Ubisoft has unveiled an exciting roadmap for the first year of post-launch content for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, promising to enhance the gaming experience with features like new game+, additional difficulty settings, new story content, and more. This comprehensive plan was detailed in a concise yet informative four-and-a-half-minute video released today, outlining a specific schedule for May and June. The roadmap is designed to keep the community engaged with a series of free updates throughout the year, reflecting Ubisoft’s commitment to responding to player feedback.
The journey begins in early May with the release of "The Works of Luis Frois," the first of several free story add-ons. This update will also include a Codex update, quality-of-life improvements, and significant enhancements to parkour mechanics and photo mode. Ubisoft emphasizes that these updates are a direct result of listening to the community and incorporating their feedback into the development process.
"Your feedback has been a core focus of the team throughout development, and that’s not stopping now that Shadows is released," said community developer Daniel St. Germain in today’s video. He highlighted that regular title updates will feature impactful additions and changes based on player feedback, alongside essential bug fixes to refine the experience across all platforms.
In June, players can look forward to another free story drop, along with more challenging difficulty settings, enhanced gameplay immersion options, an open-world alarm system, and the ability to toggle headgear visibility during cutscenes. These updates aim to address player requests and enhance the overall gameplay experience. Additional features such as new game+ support, further story content, and special collaborations are slated to arrive before the end of the year.
The most anticipated addition to the roadmap is the first major DLC expansion, "Claws of Awaji," set to launch later in the year. This expansion promises new content, including the Bo staff weapon and a new region for protagonists Naoe and Yasuke to explore, spanning a 10-hour journey. While pricing details are yet to be announced, those who pre-ordered Assassin’s Creed Shadows will receive this DLC for free.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows launched on March 20 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, bringing Ubisoft’s iconic stealth series to the backdrop of Feudal Japan. The game has made a significant impact, securing a spot on our list of the best games of 2025 so far and becoming the best-selling game of last month.
