Ubisoft Unveils Assassin’s Creed Shadows Roadmap Update: New Game Plus Launching Next Week, Claws of Awaji DLC Set for September Release

Ubisoft Unveils Exciting Summer Update for Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Ubisoft has officially revealed its anticipated summer update roadmap for Assassin’s Creed Shadows. This update promises to enhance the gameplay experience with the introduction of a new game plus mode, an increased player level cap, and the launch of the eagerly awaited Claws of Awaji DLC, scheduled for September 16, 2025.

Major Updates Coming Next Week

On July 29, 2025, players can look forward to a significant update that includes:

New Game Plus Mode: Accessible after completing the final story mission, this mode allows players to retain their gear, skill points, hideout progression, and character level while resetting all discovered locations, objectives, and story progression.
Increased Level Cap: The maximum level will rise from 60 to 80, giving players more opportunities to enhance their characters.
New Collectibles: Players can expect new Animus-related collectibles and the introduction of Project 3, further expanding the gameplay elements.

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Enhancements and Community Engagement

In August, Ubisoft plans to roll out another major update aimed at improving quality of life for players. Key features include:

Map Synchronization: Players will have the ability to unfog the entire game map by synchronizing every viewpoint.
Performance Improvements: PC players will benefit from an uncapped framerate in cutscenes, ensuring a smoother gaming experience without framerate fluctuations.
Reddit AMA: On August 12, 2025, players can engage directly with the development team through a Reddit Ask Me Anything session to share feedback and suggestions.

Claws of Awaji DLC and Quality of Life Updates

As part of the announcements, Ubisoft confirmed that the Claws of Awaji DLC will be launching on September 16, 2025. Alongside this expansion, additional quality of life features will debut, such as:

Instant time of day adjustments in-game.
A wider array of gear rarities and new equipment options.

Assassin's Creed Shadows summer roadmap: updates and expansion details for July to September. — Assassin’s Creed Shadows summer roadmap update, Image Credit: Ubisoft

Celebrating Player Milestones

In related news, Ubisoft celebrated a significant milestone with Assassin’s Creed Shadows reaching 5 million players worldwide since its release. This achievement comes amid challenges faced by another major franchise, Rainbow Six Siege, which fell short of performance expectations.

For further details and updates, you can visit the official Ubisoft sources including this link.