Recruit Critical Role’s Rufino in an all-new side-quest, banter begins from June 25
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — June 26, 2025 — Today, Ubisoft announced that their latest entry in the AC franchise, Assassin’s Creed Shadows ®, is now on sale for the first time since its launch in March 2025. For a limited time, players can get 25% off the Standard and Deluxe editions of Assassin’s Creed Shadows. This offer is available through the Ubisoft Store from June 24 to July 24.
Starting today, new and returning players will be able to experience the game through Title Update 1.0.6, which includes the following.
- A new Nightmare Difficulty Setting for expert players willing to test their skills and earn proper bragging rights.
- Bridging the gap between classic tabletop adventures and modern RPG gameplay, Critical Role enters the world of video games. The upcoming update will introduce a thrilling new ally: Rufino, a charismatic character brought to life by none other than Critical Role’s Robbie Daymond. Players can now recruit Rufino and experience his unique flair in the side quest that awaits them at the hideout.
- Players will also be excited to know that headgear, whether it’s a hood, helmet, headband, or more, will now appear in cutscenes.
- PC specifications have been updated and can be found in the patch notes. Intended to support PC gamers with a limited GPU configuration, the new visual quality level. the “Ultra Low Mode”, allows players to experience the game in better framerate conditions.
- Finally, repeatedly attacking civilians or military units outside of castles will activate the expanded Regional Alert System, causing a group of guardians to hunt down the players across the open world.
- To learn more about Title Update 1.0.6 and its quality-of-life updates, visit the full patch notes here: https://www.ubisoft.com/en-au/game/assassins-creed/news/5qj66bYuntViG1YiqYlNJn/ac-shadows-title-update-106-release-notes
Players can look forward to a steady stream of new content and perks, with more details to be revealed as the Year 1 roadmap rolls out in the weeks and months to come.
For more information on the Assassin’s Creed Franchise, please visit: https://www.ubisoft.com/en-au/game/assassins-creed
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