Assassin’s Creed Shadows Update 1.0.4 Launches with Free Quest & Codex Overhaul.

Explore a powerful new narrative and dive deeper into lore with Ubisoft’s latest update for Shadow-era Japan!

A fresh wind sweeps through feudal Japan as Assassin’s Creed Shadows drops its Update 1.0.4, bringing a free new quest, major Codex improvements, and bug fixes that polish and expand the overall experience. 🎮🍃

Whether you’re slicing through the shadows as Naoe or charging into battle as Yasuke, this update adds exciting new content that breathes even more life into the war-torn world of Sengoku Japan.

🆕 New Quest: The Works of Luis Frois 📜

A brand-new narrative quest is now available for free! Titled The Works of Luis Frois, the mission follows the story of a Portuguese Jesuit missionary who has lost his precious writings. Your goal? Retrieve the stolen documents, protect the enigmatic Lady Satoko, and uncover hidden secrets that connect East and West in unexpected ways.

➡️ Quest Access Details:

• Available after completing “The Path He Walks” on Yasuke’s mission board.
• Can be played with either Yasuke or Naoe.
• Begins in Azuchi, just south of the Merchant’s Quarters.

This quest delivers stealth challenges, tense diplomacy, and deep historical intrigue, adding a rich layer to the main storyline. ✨

📖 Codex Overhaul: Know Your Enemies (and Allies) Better

One of the most-requested changes is finally here — the Codex system has been expanded! 🧠

Now, each major character you meet will have a detailed entry, helping players:

• Track key NPCs, enemies, and allies.
• Understand historical context and motivations.
• Deepen their immersion in the rich lore of the game.

This refined Codex will help both lore-lovers and newcomers make sense of complex relationships and political tensions that define this unique setting.

🛠️ Bug Fixes & Quality-of-Life Improvements

Update 1.0.4 also delivers a stack of performance enhancements to streamline your gameplay:

🔧 Gameplay Fixes:

• Fixed an issue where some players couldn’t interact with trinkets in the Forge.
• Resolved navigation bugs in Yasuke’s mission board.
• Adjusted enemy AI behavior during stealth kills.

🎨 Visual & Audio Enhancements:

• Fixed missing armor visuals during cutscenes.
• Corrected weapon skin glitches.
• Improved ambient soundscapes in castle regions and forests.

📈 Performance Optimization:

• Reduced load times in several major areas.
• Improved framerate consistency on all platforms.

These changes result in a smoother, more immersive experience, letting players focus on what matters most — being an elite shinobi or an unstoppable samurai. ⚔️🌕

💾 Patch Details

Here’s what to expect when downloading Update 1.0.4:

• 🗓️ Release Date: May 6, 2025
• 💻 PC: 17 GB
• 🎮 Xbox Series X|S: 20 GB
• 🕹️ PS5: 4.67 GB
• 🌐 Steam: 8.5 GB

This patch lays the groundwork for future updates coming later in the year, including potential story expansions, new gear, and endgame content.

📌 Why This Update Matters

With this update, Ubisoft shows it’s listening to its player base — offering free content, better lore tools, and bug fixes that matter. Whether you’re returning or still slicing your way through castles and forests, this is the perfect time to dive back in.

⚔️ Honor. Shadow. Legacy. Assassin’s Creed Shadows is just getting started.