Ubisoft is dropping a big patch for Assassin’s Creed Shadows on June 25, and it’s more than just bug fixes. We’re getting a brutal new difficulty mode, a side quest, new characters, and a handful of improvements that might make you want to dive back in — or rethink that last fight.
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A New Way to Suffer: Nightmare Difficulty
The headline feature? A new difficulty mode called Nightmare. And yeah, it sounds exactly like what you’d expect — tougher enemies, tighter timing, way less room for mistakes. If you’ve been cruising through the game, this is Ubisoft’s way of saying: “Prove it.”
We don’t have all the details yet, but we’re likely looking at:
- Enemies that hit harder (and maybe think smarter)
- Smaller margins for error in combat
- Possibly some kind of exclusive reward for surviving it
It could be genuinely challenging, or it might just be a damage sponge mode — we’ll find out soon enough.
A New Quest and Some Mystery Characters
Alongside the new difficulty, there’s a fresh side quest coming — and it sounds like it’ll actually tie into the main story, not just be some random distraction. Ubisoft’s being quiet about the details, but we know there are new characters involved, and they’re staying under wraps for now.
If you’ve already finished the game or were waiting for a reason to jump back in, this might be it.
Ubisoft’s Not Done Yet
This update feels like a big step, but it’s not the end of the road. Ubisoft has more coming — and it actually looks promising:
- New Game+, so you can replay the story with all your gear and abilities
- Claws of Awaji, the first real story expansion
- More crossovers, like the recent Dead by Daylight one
Bottom Line
Update 1.0.6 is shaping up to be more than just a patch. It’s a reminder that Assassin’s Creed Shadows is still growing and still worth your time. Whether you’re here for the challenge, the story, or just an excuse to jump back into feudal Japan, June 25 might be the perfect time to return.
