- DLC for Assassin’s Creed is free for everyone .
- Bo cab be found by everyone now.
- Return to feudal Japan.
- List of bug fixes and quality of life improvements
The Assassin’s Creed franchise is still going strong after almost two decades since the first video game’s release. Released last year, Assassin’s Creed Shadows is the most recent mainline game, and players of the title can now pick up a fun freebie with no strings attached.
All Players Can Now Find The Weapon – Bo
The April update for Assassin’s Creed Shadows has just rolled out, and it gives players the chance to find the unique weapon type, the Bo, in-game, without purchasing the Claws of Awaji DLC that it was previously locked behind.
Outside of that, Ubisoft has also rolled out plenty of improvements and quality-of-life changes at the same time, so if you’ve already played with the Bo, you should at least notice that the experience is more fun to play. The headline acts in that regard are support for PSSR 2 on the PS5 Pro, as well as the addition of mouse and keyboard controls for those playing on the Nintendo Switch 2.
As Ubisoft stated, “Don’t have the Claws of Awaji expansion? No worries! You can now find the non-legendary Bo weapon just by exploring the shadows of feudal Japan. Once you’ve earned at least one Unique Bo, the non-legendary versions can start dropping from enemies, showing up in chests or appearing at merchants like any other weapon.”
Bug Fixes and Changelog
Below is the complete list of bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements that have been made with the April 2026 update.
Gameplay
- Fixed an issue with fast travel points being unavailable.
- Enemies can now suffer up to 5 afflictions at the same time.
- Fixed an issue with extra Rations being obtained from Claws of Awaji not being visible under maximum Rations in stats sheet.
- Fixed an issue with damage increases not applying while unarmed.
- Fixed an issue with various stat sources capping at +100%.
UI
- Fixed crashing issue when checking add-on content.
- Resolved an issue where total progression remained at 97.89% after all content was completed.
- The Detailed Stat Sheet now shows Combo Ender damage and correctly reflects any damage issues.
- Detailed Stat Sheet adjusted to now display capped and uncapped stats more clearly.
- Fixed an issue after updating, encountering a ‘Missing Content’ error causing the player to lose all gear earned from the expansion Claws of Awaji.
Weapons & Perks
- Corrected an issue for Yasuke’s Samurai passive ability “Defensive Break Level 3” showing +50 instead of 150% damage on enemy collisions.
- Fixed an issue with the “Critical Insight” heighten senses upgrade being nonfunctional.
- Fixed an issue with the “Hidden Onslaught” hidden hand upgrade being nonfunctional.
- Fixed an issue with “Extended Duration” Tenzutsu Burst upgrade, from Claws of Awaji being nonfunctional.
- Fixed an issue where the “Defensive Breach” upgrade would not show +50% damage on enemy collisions once upgraded to rank 3.
- The “Oni’s Rage” Kanabo’s perk now specifies it spreads 25% bleed buildup on kill.
- Fixed an issue with some trinket perks requiring the inventory to be closed before visible in Detailed Stat Sheet.
- Fixed an issue with “Underworld Emissary Horns” helmet perk’s bonus damage not vanishing after entering a smoke bomb’s radius.
- Fixed an issue with “Claws of the Tides” long Katana perk sometimes failing to make the next attack postured.
- Fixed an issue with affliction conversion perks being nonfunctional.
Localization
- The “Hurricane Stance” Naginata ability from Claws of Awaji now specifies how much ability damage is dealt.
Quests (SPOILERS)
- “Brothers In Arms”: Fixed an issue where players are unable to loot corpses to progress in the mission.
- “Lost and Found”: Fixed an issue after defeating Sentinel Boss while remaining in the arena.
- “The Winter Raiders”: Players can now complete the mission after defeating all the Winter Raiders.
Finally Going to Feudal Japan
Assassin’s Creed Shadows finally takes the franchise to feudal Japan, set during the late Sengoku period. The game features two playable characters, each offering their own unique playstyles. One is Naoe, a shinobi who focuses on stealth and agility, perfect for hiding in the shadows and going for silent kills. The other is Yasuke, an African samurai based on the real historical figure who is more combat-focused, using brute strength and best used for direct confrontation. Players can switch between these characters, and the story will adjust accordingly.
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