Assassin's Creed Shadows 1.1.11 update announced, patch notes - new story quest, Nintendo Switch 2 handheld GPU improvements, more
Ubisoft releases the final update for Assassin's Creed Shadows while Nintendo issues a broad system update for Switch 2 consoles.
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The brief
Ubisoft has released update 1.1.11 for Assassin's Creed Shadows, marking the end of support for the title. The update includes a new story quest, an endgame arena mode, and character outfits. Coverage notes the update creates a narrative connection to the Black Flag remake.
Reports from Polygon, IGN, Wccftech, and PlayStation LifeStyle detail the end of support, with Ubisoft stating the community response did not meet initial expectations. Concurrently, Nintendo released system update 22.5.0 for the Switch 2, which includes GPU improvements for handheld play and increased responsiveness for the eShop. Coverage does not yet specify long-term technical support plans beyond these releases.
Watch for further player reception regarding the final Assassin’s Creed story quest and the broader system performance following the Nintendo firmware deployment.
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Quick answers
What is included in the Assassin's Creed Shadows 1.1.11 update?
The update features a final story quest, an endgame arena mode, pirate outfits, and a narrative link to the Black Flag remake.
What does the Nintendo Switch 2 update 22.5.0 change?
The update improves handheld GPU performance, increases eShop responsiveness, and adds support for more languages.
Is Assassin's Creed Shadows receiving further updates?
No, Ubisoft has designated 1.1.11 as the final update for the title.
Coverage (17)
- Assassin's Creed Shadows free DLC connects to Black Flag remake Polygon.com · 90d ago
- How Player Feedback Shaped Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ Journey After Launch XBOX Wire · 90d ago
- Ubisoft Ends Assassin’s Creed Shadows Support With Black Tides, the True Finale Hunting Naoe and Yasuke at Last Wccftech · 90d ago
- Hit 2025 PS5 RPG Getting Final Free Update and It’s a Big One PlayStation LifeStyle · 90d ago
- Assassin's Creed Shadows Update 1.1.11 Out This Week, Includes Switch 2 Handheld Improvements Nintendo Life · 90d ago
- It took 9 years for the Nintendo Switch to finally get this critical update Polygon.com · 90d ago
- Nintendo Switch Update Makes The eShop Much More Responsive Engadget · 90d ago
- Nintendo Releases Switch 2 System Update 22.5.0 IGN · 90d ago
- Nintendo Switch 2 Update 22.5.0 Adds More Languages MP1st · 90d ago
- Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch update 22.5.0 out now, patch notes Nintendo Everything · 90d ago
- Assassin's Creed Fans Say Shadows Finally Has a Proper Ending a Year After Launch, as Ubisoft Acknowledges 'Community Didn't Resonate' With Story as Hoped IGN · 90d ago
- Assassin's Creed Shadows reveals its final update, coming June 16 Instant Gaming News · 91d ago
- Assassin's Creed Shadows Final Update Expands End-Game Content TechPowerUp · 91d ago
- Assassin’s Creed Shadow’s Final Update This Week, Connecting to Black Flag Resynced Restart.run · 91d ago
- Ubisoft Bids Farewell to Assassin's Creed Shadows With Final Story Update, Endgame Arena Mode and Pirate Outfits IGN · 91d ago
- AC Shadows Title Update 1.1.11 Ubisoft · 91d ago
- Assassin's Creed Shadows 1.1.11 update announced, patch notes - new story quest, Nintendo Switch 2 handheld GPU improvements, more Nintendo Everything · 91d ago
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