Assassin’s Creed Shadows final update launches June 16, adds new story quest and end-game feature
Gematsu • • technology
Key Points:
- A new free story quest titled "Black Tides" introduces elite Templars called "Black Cross" hunting protagonists Naoe and Yasuke, with players needing to complete prior quests and main stories to access it.
- Two new crossover projects, Riptides and Undertow, are available in the Animus HUB, offering themed outfits, weapons, and trinkets, but these are not accessible on Nintendo Switch 2 due to content restrictions.
- The new end-game feature "Domains" challenges players with 5 simulations across 10 levels, requiring strategic RPG build crafting and offering exclusive rewards, including outfits and engravings not available elsewhere.
- A new Animus Rift called "Horizon" has opened, revealing new story elements related to the Guide, accessible after completing the previous two Animus Rifts.
- Quality of life improvements include streamlined access to Animus HUB features from the main menu and various bug fixes and enhancements.
