Assassin’s Creed Shadows Update 1.1.7: Complete Guide to the “Lost and Found” Animus Rift (Solutions, Rewards & Known Bugs)

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The digital plains of the Animus have shifted once again. With Title Update 1.1.7, Assassin’s Creed Shadows introduces a mysterious new challenge: the “Lost and Found” Animus Rift. This permanent new addition invites players into a surreal digital realm filled with puzzles, lore fragments, and valuable endgame rewards.

But there’s a catch.

Alongside its intriguing design, the Rift has launched with a frustrating progression-blocking bug that’s leaving many players stuck at the finish line. Whether you’re discovering the Rift for the first time or desperately searching for a workaround, this complete guide covers everything you need to know—from finding the Rift to solving its puzzles and surviving its current issues.

How to Find the “Lost and Found” Animus Rift

Prerequisites & Update Availability

Before you begin, make sure your game is fully updated to Title Update 1.1.7.

  • Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC: Available December 16, 2025

  • Nintendo Switch 2: Available December 17, 2025

Unlike seasonal or limited-time content, the “Lost and Found” Animus Rift is permanent, meaning you can tackle it whenever you’re ready.

Locating the Rift Entrance

The Rift appears as a shimmering anomaly in the open world rather than a traditional quest marker.

Tips to find it faster:

  • Search regions with heavy Isu presence

  • Check areas near major synchronization points

  • Listen for a low, resonant hum

  • Watch for visual distortions in the air

If you’ve found other Animus Rifts before, the visual language here will feel familiar—just subtler.

Inside the Rift: Mission Overview & Puzzle Design

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Update 1.1.7: Complete Guide to the “Lost and Found” Animus Rift

Meet “The Guide”

Once inside, you’ll encounter an entity known only as The Guide. Your objective is simple in theory: help them navigate the fractured digital landscape by uncovering secrets and solving environmental puzzles.

In practice, this Rift plays very differently from Feudal Japan. Combat takes a backseat to logic, movement, and observation.

Core Puzzle Mechanics You’ll Need to Master

1. Data-Flow Navigation

  • Platforms appear and disappear dynamically

  • Watch the environment carefully—paths often form only when approached

  • Timing and positioning matter more than speed

2. Symbolic Alignment Challenges

  • Rotate structures

  • Redirect beams of light

  • Match glowing patterns shown elsewhere in the area

Every puzzle has a nearby visual hint—if you’re stuck, slow down and observe.

3. Memory Fragments (Optional but Useful)

  • Collectible data clusters scattered throughout the Rift

  • Expand lore around The Guide and the Animus

  • Often provide subtle hints for upcoming puzzles

Pro Tip: If a puzzle feels impossible, backtrack and look at it from a new angle. The solution is always visible—just not always obvious.

The Major Problem: Final Arena Bug Explained

What’s Going Wrong

For many players—especially on PlayStation 5—the Rift’s final encounter is currently broken.

Reported issues include:

  • An empty final arena

  • No enemies spawning

  • Objectives failing to update

  • Invisible walls trapping the player

This bug halts progression entirely, preventing completion and reward collection.

Workarounds & Community-Tested Fixes

If you hit the empty arena bug, try these steps in order:

1. Reload the Autosave

  • Open the menu

  • Reload the most recent autosave created upon entering the arena
    This alone fixes the issue for some players.

2. Full Game Restart

  • Completely close Assassin’s Creed Shadows

  • Restart your console or PC
    This clears cached scripts that may have failed to trigger.

3. Wait It Out (Yes, Really)

  • Pause or stand idle in the empty arena for 2–3 minutes

  • Some players report delayed enemy spawns after waiting

4. Walk Away Temporarily

Because the Rift is permanent content, you can leave and continue other activities. Progress inside the Rift is saved, making this the safest long-term option until a hotfix arrives.

Ubisoft typically addresses progression-blocking bugs quickly, so an official fix is likely.

Rewards: What You Get for Completing the Rift

Once completed successfully, the “Lost and Found” Animus Rift offers valuable endgame loot designed to complement Update 1.1.7’s new activities.

Expected rewards include:

  • High-tier gear or schematics (possibly tied to Project: Defiance content)

  • Exclusive trinkets with cosmetic or stat bonuses

  • Legendary currency, Mastery Points, or Knowledge Points

These rewards make the Rift absolutely worth revisiting once the final encounter behaves properly.

Final Thoughts: A Great Rift Held Back by One Bug

The “Lost and Found” Animus Rift showcases everything Assassin’s Creed Shadows does well—atmospheric storytelling, clever environmental puzzles, and meaningful rewards. Unfortunately, the current final arena bug turns what should be a memorable conclusion into a roadblock.

Still, patience will pay off.

Once patched, this Rift will stand as one of Update 1.1.7’s most rewarding additions. Until then, use this guide to explore confidently, avoid frustration, and be ready to claim your rewards the moment the fix arrives.

💬 Have you encountered the final arena bug—or found another workaround?
Share your experience in the comments and help fellow Assassins navigate the digital plains.

For more deep dives into Update 1.1.7, including new finishers, performance improvements, and Project: Defiance challenges, check out our related guides on the site.     

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