You guys, this is not just a patch; it’s probably one of those big content drop finales I was hoping they would deliver after their initial rollout. The 1.1.11 update drops TODAY — that means you can get into the new stuff right now and start your post-game runs. Let me break down what this actually adds, because there's a lot more than just "bug fixes" here.
First off: two brand-new Animus activities. We're getting Black Tides, which is an elite story quest where Naoe and Yasuke have to stop two powerful Templars from the Black Cross order — basically another high-stakes chapter on top of their already massive campaigns. Then there’s a new Hero's Hunt called The Hunter in the Animus Hub with some unique challenge layers you can run through. But wait, Switch 2 players: while this update does NOT include Riptides or Undertow because they require crossplay with Black Flag Resynced and that exclusive content isn't on your platform — the good news is there are still dozens of other new outfits and weapons unlocked via the Animus rewards system you can complete.
And for those looking past a few weeks, this update launches Domains: five separate combat simulations across ten challenge levels designed to test your build skills in shifting conditions — each level brings different gameplay modifiers that force you to adapt on the fly, with special Mirage gear exclusive to winning and not available anywhere else (which is Ubisoft's version of bragging rights). Plus a new Animus Rift called Horizon. On Switch 2 specifically, they’ve added genuine GPU performance improvements in handheld mode — which means your frame rate will look smoother when you're playing on the go - an update over 9GB and it actually feels like meaningful content rather than a hotfix.
Source: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/06/assassins-creed-shadows-update-1-1-11-out-this-week-includes-switch-2-handread-improvements
First off: two brand-new Animus activities. We're getting Black Tides, which is an elite story quest where Naoe and Yasuke have to stop two powerful Templars from the Black Cross order — basically another high-stakes chapter on top of their already massive campaigns. Then there’s a new Hero's Hunt called The Hunter in the Animus Hub with some unique challenge layers you can run through. But wait, Switch 2 players: while this update does NOT include Riptides or Undertow because they require crossplay with Black Flag Resynced and that exclusive content isn't on your platform — the good news is there are still dozens of other new outfits and weapons unlocked via the Animus rewards system you can complete.
And for those looking past a few weeks, this update launches Domains: five separate combat simulations across ten challenge levels designed to test your build skills in shifting conditions — each level brings different gameplay modifiers that force you to adapt on the fly, with special Mirage gear exclusive to winning and not available anywhere else (which is Ubisoft's version of bragging rights). Plus a new Animus Rift called Horizon. On Switch 2 specifically, they’ve added genuine GPU performance improvements in handheld mode — which means your frame rate will look smoother when you're playing on the go - an update over 9GB and it actually feels like meaningful content rather than a hotfix.
Source: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/06/assassins-creed-shadows-update-1-1-11-out-this-week-includes-switch-2-handread-improvements