Assassin’s Creed Shadows Update 1.1.7 Patch Notes – New Finishers, Animus Rifts & Major Fixes Explained

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The final Assassin’s Creed Shadows update of 2025 has officially landed—and it’s a strong note to end the year on. Title Update 1.1.7, rolling out from December 16, 2025, isn’t about reinventing the game. Instead, it delivers exactly what the community has been asking for: flashier combat, fresh Animus content, and long-overdue fixes across every platform.

From brutal new finisher animations for Naoe and Yasuke to a brand-new Animus Rift, meaningful quality-of-life upgrades, and critical performance improvements—especially for Nintendo Switch 2 players—this patch focuses on polish where it matters most.

Whether you’re returning to feudal Japan after a break or jumping in for the first time, here’s a clear, no-nonsense breakdown of everything new, fixed, and improved in Assassin’s Creed Shadows Update 1.1.7.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Update 1.1.7 – At a Glance

Before diving into the details, here’s a quick snapshot of what this update delivers:

Feature Category        Primary Additions & Changes
New Content• New Finisher Animations for Naoe & Yasuke
• New Animus Rift: Lost and Found
• New Animus Project: Defiance (Bo staff reward)
Quality of Life• In-game Vault access from the Animus menu
• Whistle while using Follow Road
• New Exchange resources (Gold, Mastery & Knowledge Points)
Critical Fixes• Multiple quest blockers resolved
• Sword of Fathoms double-engraving exploit fixed
• Nintendo Switch 2 performance & stability improvements

What’s New in Update 1.1.7

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Update 1.1.7 Patch Notes

This update leans into endgame depth, combat flair, and player convenience, with several notable additions.

1. Brutally Stylish New Finisher Animations

In direct response to player feedback, both Naoe and Yasuke now have brand-new finisher animations. These new moves add extra cinematic weight and visceral impact to combat encounters, making the final moments of fights feel more dynamic and satisfying.

It’s a small change on paper—but in practice, it noticeably improves the moment-to-moment feel of combat.

2. New Animus Challenges & Rewards

Fans of the Animus meta-layer get two major additions:

🌀 Animus Rift: Lost and Found

A mysterious new Rift challenges players to explore, solve puzzles, uncover secrets, and assist the enigmatic character known as “The Guide.”

🏆 New Animus Project: Defiance

A new Project—similar to a battle-pass style progression system—is now live in the Animus HUB. Completing Anomalies allows players to unlock:

  • A new Bo staff weapon

  • A trinket

  • Additional rewards tied to progression

3. Quality-of-Life Improvements That Actually Matter

Several smaller changes significantly smooth the experience:

  • Vault Access from the Animus Menu
    The Vault (modern-day logs and story entries) can now be accessed during gameplay without exiting to a desktop screen.

  • Exchange Updates
    The in-game Exchange now includes Gold, Mastery Points, and Knowledge Points as daily rotating offers, purchasable using Animus Keys.

  • Whistle While Following the Road
    A subtle but immersive touch—players can now whistle while using the Follow Road auto-travel system.

What’s Fixed in Assassin’s Creed Shadows Update 1.1.7

A major portion of this patch focuses on stability, progression fixes, and long-standing bugs.

Gameplay & Progression Fixes

  • Quest Blockers Resolved
    Several notorious issues preventing completion of quests like:

    • Swords And Sake

    • Eliminate Outlaws

    • Temple Stories

  • Items & Economy Fixes

    • Fixed an issue preventing Naginatas from being sold

    • Resolved a bug causing Knowledge Scrolls to disappear from inventory

  • Exploits & Balance Adjustments

    • Removed the double-engraving exploit on the Sword of Fathoms

    • Corrected multiple skill, perk, and stat descriptions for accuracy and functionality

  • World Behavior Improvements
    Corrupted Castles and their enemies/loot now persist correctly across season changes and save reloads

Platform-Specific Improvements

🎮 Nintendo Switch 2

With Shadows newly launched on this platform, Update 1.1.7 delivers essential upgrades:

  • Improved FPS performance

  • Crash fixes

  • Visual bug resolutions

  • Enhanced touchscreen controls

🖥️ PC

  • Fixed mouse and keyboard rebinding issues

  • Improved overall FPS stability

🌍 All Platforms

  • Improved facial animations, especially when wearing hoods

  • Fixed UI reward inconsistencies

  • Resolved delivery issues with store-purchased items

Patch Size & Release Schedule

Update 1.1.7 file sizes vary by platform:

  • Xbox Series X|S: ~16.64 GB

  • PlayStation 5: ~4.53 GB

  • PC (Ubisoft Connect): ~13.06 GB

  • Steam: ~6 GB

  • Nintendo Switch 2: ~3.66 GB

Release Timing

  • Live on December 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM UTC on all platforms

  • Nintendo Switch 2 received the update on December 17 at the same time

Final Verdict: A Polished Send-Off for 2025

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Update 1.1.7 is a thoughtful and well-targeted conclusion to the game’s 2025 support cycle. While it doesn’t reinvent the experience, it meaningfully improves it—pairing fan-requested combat flair with essential stability fixes and smoother performance, particularly for the growing Switch 2 audience.

For returning players, it’s a great reason to jump back in and explore the new Animus content. For newcomers, it represents the most stable and complete version of the game to date.

Ubisoft may be closing out the year, but this update shows a clear commitment to refining Assassin’s Creed Shadows—and setting the stage for what comes next.    

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