New Assassin's Creed Shadows 1.1.1 Update: Full Breakdown

Ubisoft has finally launched the new Assassin's Creed Shadows 1.1.1 update on September 11th. This update includes lots of features and was also released before the Claws of Awaji DLC.

Here is everything you need to know.

Claws of Awaji Expansion

In this expansion to Assassin’s Creed Shadows, you will discover a new island region dominated by the Sanzoku Ippa, a nefarious faction intent on uncovering the final Regalia. You will need to avoid traps and ambushes as you track the legendary Fujibayashi Tsuyu. Naoe will get a new weapon Bo staff to eliminate enemies with tactical efficiency. There will be New legendary gear, skills and abilities also await across more than 10 hours of additional content.

New Free Story Quest: Go With The Bo

In this quest you will join Junjiro to meet a legendary Bo Master and learn more about the Bo staff, a dynamic new weapon type perfectly suited to Naoe’s acrobatic fighting style. Upon finishing the quest, you will receive a Bo to use across your adventures.

Ubisoft confirmed that the Bo weapon will now be free for everyone, whether you own the DLC or not. It was originally developed exclusively for the Claws of Awaji expansion.

Level Cap Increase

Ubisoft has also increased the level cap to 100 for the Claws of Awaji DLC, giving players more room to grow and additional options to customize their builds.

New Hideout Upgrades

In the new Hideout update, each unique building now includes 2 additional upgrade levels, bringing the total to 20 new enhancements, alongside 3 new Hideout levels. These upgrades introduce:

• Valuable bonuses that accelerate Hideout growth

• Improved crafting capability by making Gold more accessible

• Direct enhancements to Naoe, Yasuke, and their allies, making them more effective in both combat and exploration

Advance Time of Day

You will gain the ability to meditate and skip time forward to the next 6 o’clock (AM or PM) by upgrading the Nando to level 2. To activate meditation, find a safe location and hold the Up button (L on keyboard).

Enhanced Gear Quality

By upgrading the Forge to level 6, Naoe and Yasuke gain the ability to enhance their gear to new quality tiers: Mythic and Artifact. Once an item reaches one of these tiers, it can be further upgraded through eight additional levels to unlock its full potential.

Epic items can be transformed into Mythic items, which improve their stats with each level, add a Boosted Stat if one wasn’t present, and boost non-legendary perks, including the one in the engraving slot, by 50% at level 5 and 100% at level 9. (For perks related to damage reduction, refill ration, ammo, or tools, this bonus is halved, capped at a 50% increase at level 9)

Legendary items can be transformed into Artifact items, which not only increase their stats with each level but also gain additional Boosted Stats at levels 3, 7, and twice at level 9. Engraved non-legendary perks are also boosted, just like with Mythic items.

These powerful enhancements are designed as long-term goals, supporting players through the increasing difficulty of subsequent New Game+ cycles and other upcoming challenges.

New Project: Sanctuary

Ubisoft has added a new project called Sanctuary to the Animus Hub. It includes:

• Ezio Renaissance Robe & Hood

• Eagle Head Kusarigama

• Rooftop Cat Pet

• Charm of Firenze Trinket

Improved Scouts

Upgrading the Study to level 4 now allows Scouts to reveal both Viewpoints and Safehouses. Discovering Safehouses is especially valuable, as it lets Naoe and Yasuke join the action more quickly by reducing their travel time.

With the Kakurega upgraded to level 4, uncovering all Viewpoints within a province will also reveal the entire province automatically, giving players full visibility of its terrain and strategic locations. There will be no more fog on the map.

New Anomaly Missions in Awaji

With the release of the Claws of Awaji expansion, new Anomaly Missions will be available in that region, with one appearing in every schedule. These Anomalies will only be accessible to players who have the DLC installed.

Additionally the cutscenes are no longer limited to 30 FPS on PC.

More Information on Claws of Awajii DLC

Here’s the new official poster for the Claws of Awaji DLC in Assassin's Creed Shadows.

The Claws of Awaji releases on September 16 at 05:00 AM PT / 08:00 AM ET / 12:00 PM UTC / 09:00 PM JST.

If you did not pre-order the game, the DLC will be available for purchase on all platforms for $25/€25 on September 16.

Here are some new official screenshots from the Claws of Awaji DLC in Assassin's Creed Shadows.

Official global release timings for the Claws of Awaji DLC in Assassin's Creed Shadows.

What do you think about this new update, and how excited are you for the upcoming Claws of Awaji DLC? Share your thoughts below!