"Assassin's Creed Shadows: Free Updates and DLC Details Revealed"

Ubisoft has meticulously laid out its strategy for the first year of post-launch content for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, promising an array of exciting additions. These include the introduction of new game+ mode, enhanced difficulty settings, and additional story content, all designed to keep the game fresh and engaging.

In a comprehensive four-and-a-half-minute roadmap update video released today, Ubisoft detailed its plans for 2025. The video, while brief, is packed with specific timelines for May and June, showcasing the team's commitment to delivering free updates that will keep the fanbase engaged throughout the year.

The rollout begins in early May with the first free story add-on, "The Works of Luis Frois," accompanied by a Codex update and various quality-of-life enhancements. Players can look forward to significant parkour additions and an updated photo mode in the following month. These updates are a testament to Ubisoft's ongoing efforts to incorporate community feedback into future developments for Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

"Your feedback has been a core focus of the team throughout development, and that’s not stopping now that Shadows is released," community developer Daniel St. Germain stated in the video. "Regular title updates are coming, each with impactful additions – and changes – based on your feedback and requests, with some bug fixes to continue refining the experience across all platforms."

June will see the release of another free story drop, along with more challenging difficulty settings, gameplay immersion options, an open-world alarm system, and the ability to toggle headgear visibility during cutscenes. These updates reflect the community's desires and are set to enhance the gaming experience. Further features, such as new game+ support, additional story drops, and special collaborations, are slated for release later in the year.

The highlight of the post-launch roadmap is the first major DLC expansion, "Claws of Awaji," set to launch at a yet-to-be-announced date later in the year. This expansion will introduce new content, including the Bo staff weapon and a new region for Naoe and Yasuke to explore, spanning a 10-hour journey. While pricing details are still under wraps, the expansion will be free for those who pre-ordered Assassin’s Creed Shadows before its launch last month.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows launched on March 20 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, bringing Ubisoft’s renowned stealth series to Feudal Japan. Its successful launch not only earned it a spot on our list of the best games of 2025 so far but also crowned it the best-selling game of last month.