Ubisoft has released a hotfix, Update 1.0.3, for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, which is rolling out today. This patch primarily focuses on improving game stability and addressing significant issues raised by players. The quick update aims to enhance overall performance in preparation for the next major update.
Update 1.0.3 Now Live:
The 1.0.3 hotfix has been released today, April 16th, at 2 PM UTC / 10 AM EDT / 7 AM PT across all supported platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC, Steam, and Mac. Players can now download the update, with the patch sizes varying depending on their selected platform:
- Xbox Series X|S: 11 GB
- PlayStation®5: 0.492 GB
- PC: 9.03 GB
- Steam: 0.40 GB
- MAC: 9 GB
Key Fixes and Changes:
The major goal of this update is to improve the game’s stability and fix particular issues affecting gameplay. Here’s a breakdown of the main changes:
- Ally Calling Issue Resolved: A serious bug that stopped players from summoning their teammates during gaming has been successfully resolved. This should alleviate any potential frustrations during missions and combat situations.
- PC Stuttering Addressed: Players on PC who have encountered stuttering will be relieved to know that this update promises to improve performance and provide a smoother frame rate.
- Prologue Crash Fixed: A frustrating crash that happened for certain players during the game’s prologue has been fixed, providing a smoother start to their trip.
- Yasuke’s Outfit Glitch Corrected: A visual distortion affecting Yasuke’s clothes after performing a dodge has been corrected, preserving the character’s visual identity.
- ‘Claw of Dragon’ Weapon Skin Issues Resolved: The update fixes crashes and cosmetic issues with the ‘Claw of Dragon’ weapon skin. Importantly, visual customization for this weapon will be restored with this version.
- Audio Loss Addressed: An issue that caused instances of audio loss during gameplay has been addressed.
- PlayStation 5 Specific Improvements:
- PS5 Pro Graphical Fix: A graphical issue that arose when HDR and PSSR were enabled on PlayStation 5 Pro systems has been fixed, indicating greater visual quality for consumers with high-end displays.
- PS5 Crash Fixes: The update offers fixes for a variety of crash issues that impact the regular PlayStation 5 console.
Temporary Removal of Multi-Sell Feature:
Ubisoft has temporarily deactivated the multi-sell option in shops. This function, which allows players to sell multiple products simultaneously, was very recently added.
Looking Ahead:
Despite the momentary setback caused by the multi-sell functionality, Update 1.0.3 appears to be a huge step toward a more stable and pleasurable experience in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. The corrections for crashes, performance concerns, and gameplay glitches will definitely be appreciated by the user base.
Ubisoft asks users to continue reporting any bugs they experience via the official AC Shadows bug reports. As they continue to restore the multi-sell capability and handle any new complaints, players may expect additional enhancements in future updates. For the time being, download the most recent patch and continue your journey as Naoe and Yasuke, creating Japan’s future with enhanced stability and fewer interruptions.
