On June 25, Assassin’s Creed Shadows fans have a reason to celebrate. Ubisoft has announced that the major update 1.0.6 will drop on that day. Since its launch in March, the game has done very well, coming in as the second-best debut in the Assassin’s Creed series, just behind Assassin’s Creed Valhalla.
Days Gone 2 System Requirements | S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl System Requirements | Assassin’s Creed Mirage System Requirements
Big Day for Players of Assassin’s Creed Shadows
A big reason for the game’s ongoing success is Ubisoft’s regular release of new content and updates, which keep players interested. For example, the May update added the Thrown to the Dogs mission and included a crossover event with Dead by Daylight. It also introduced important gameplay improvements, like higher jumps and smoother side and back jumps, along with other fixes to overall gameplay.
Ubisoft has announced the next big patch, Update 1.0.6, through a recent Twitter post. The update promises plenty of new content and improvements. The biggest news is the return of a character named Rufino. Players can also look forward to a tougher Nightmare difficulty to test their skills. A new storyline will add more depth to Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Additionally, several new characters and helpful changes are included. The update is scheduled to be available on June 25.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Teases Features Coming in the 1.0.6 Update
"Rufino, how do you wanna do this?" 👀
We've got lots of exciting things coming to Title Update 1.0.6, including nightmare difficulty, a new questline, characters, and quality of life improvements.
Coming June 25!#AssassinsCreedShadows pic.twitter.com/oSwarFFrQ3
— Assassin's Creed (@assassinscreed) June 20, 2025
Players greeted the news with a lot of excitement, sharing their joy on social media. Many look forward to trying the Nightmare difficulty, while others are curious about how Rufino’s active and passive skills will impact gameplay. It’s important to mention that the Assassin’s Creed Shadows developers just recently revealed more details about Rufino. He was originally created for a short promo where he wore a Portuguese-style outfit, but now he is officially part of the game as a recruitable character.
Fans can expect more updates about the Assassin’s Creed Shadows June 25 patch soon. A recent rumor has sparked even more excitement. Some say the game might get its first DLC called Claws of Awaji earlier than expected — possibly in September or October. This expansion should introduce the island of Awaji, along with new enemies and fresh abilities for Yasuke and Naoe. There are also longstanding rumors about a co-op mode known as “League” inside the studio. Reports suggest this multiplayer feature could arrive sometime in 2026.