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Assassin’s Creed Shadows Unveils Year-Long Free Content and Story Updates

by Matthew Dec 08,2025
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Roadmap Reveals a Year of Free Content and Story Drops

Assassin’s Creed Shadows has outlined its Year 1 post-launch plan, promising fresh story content and an upcoming DLC expansion. Discover what awaits players in the months ahead.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Post-Launch Plans

Year 1 Content Roadmap

Assassin’s Creed Shadows (AC Shadows), now over a month old, continues to evolve under Ubisoft’s guidance. On May 1, Ubisoft shared its Year 1 roadmap via Twitter (X), detailing new story and gameplay additions.

Highlights include free Story Drops, enriching the game with new quests. Ubisoft notes, “These complimentary updates will bring new abilities, allies, world activities, and deeper insights into beloved characters, expanding the core experience.”

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Roadmap Reveals a Year of Free Content and Story Drops

Ubisoft also teased the first DLC, The Claws of Awaji, set to launch later this year. This expansion introduces Awaji Island, a new area to explore post-epilogue, featuring new enemies, abilities for both protagonists, and a unique weapon for Naoe.

The Claws of Awaji is free for AC Shadows pre-order customers but available for purchase otherwise. Dive into our detailed article below for more on AC Shadows’ DLCs and roadmap!