Assassin’s Creed ShadowsTitle Update 1.0.7 is out now, bringing a number of bug fixes, an increase to the level cap, and a highly anticipated New Game+ mode to the historical action-adventure title. The July 29 update is just part of Ubisoft’s plans forAssassin’s Creed Shadowsthis summer, as the developer has announced additional content and quality-of-life improvement updates are due to arrive within the next few months.
Despite a series of pre-release controversies and development issues, theAssassin’s Creed Shadowslaunch was the second-biggest in the franchise’s history, giving Ubisoft the victory it needed after a period of disappointing outings. Released in March 2025,Assassin’s Creed Shadowspassed the five-million-player milestonethis month and has garnered praise from players for its stunning open world and satisfying gameplay. A portion of the game’s success can be attributed to the consistent supportAssassin’s Creed Shadowshas received from its developer, with the title receiving numerous performance tweaks post-launch.
Title Update 1.0.7 forAssassin’s Creed Shadowsadds New Game+, raises the level cap from 60 to 80, and expands the Knowledge Rank system to rank 10. New Game+ allows players who have completed the main story on any difficulty to start the game over from the beginning while retaining any collected gear, Allies, hideout progress, anduseful skills inAssassin’s Creed Shadows. The update also adds new weapons and armor that can only be unlocked by completing a New Game+ playthrough: a gold-plated Legendary Long Katana and a Legendary Katana with unique perk engravings.
The increases made to the game’s level cap and Knowledge Ranks have also brought tougher enemies toAssassin’s Creed Shadows, which require players to make use of a broader set of skills, passives, and techniques to push their mastery of the game’s combat even further. To upgrade weapons and gear to the new maximum level, the Forge can now be upgraded to level four. For trophy hunters and completionists alike, three newachievements forAssassin’s Creed Shadowstied to New Game+ and the increased level caps have also been added.
With the success ofAssassin’s Creed Shadowsrevitalizing interest in the franchise, it will be exciting to see where in history Ubisoft takes players next. If a new rumor thatUbisoft is planning nine newAssassin’s Creedgamesis to be believed, fans have a lot to look forward to in the coming years.
PATCH HIGHLIGHTS
New Game+ is coming to Assassin’s Creed Shadows!
Upon completing the main story on any difficulty, start a new game while keeping all collected skills, gear, Allies and hideout progression from your first playthrough. You can start a New Game+ playthrough from the Memory Menu in the Animus after finishing all journeys of Naoe, Yasuke and Junjiro.
Upon completing a New Game+ playthrough you’ll be awarded Whisper of Gold, and Dragon’s Gold! Brand new gold plated Legendary Long Katana and Legendary Katana with their own unique perk engravings.
Take your journey through Feudal Japan to the next level as many times as you want… or at least up to 8 times with New Game+! With each new venture into New Game+, face stronger foes, more demanding challenges, and tests of your Shinobi and Samurai skills.
KNOWLEDGE RANK & LEVEL CAP INCREASE
Prepare to push beyond your limits! We’ve raised the level cap from 60 to 80, meaning tougher foes with enhanced tactics and awareness - demanding sharper reflexes and smarter strategies.
To meet this rising threat, we’ve also expanded the Knowledge Rank system to 9 & 10 allowing players to unlock and develop a broader array of skills, passives, and combat techniques to become even more masterful.
New Game+ awaits! But before taking on the task of a new journey, you’re able to upgrade the passives and skills of Naoe and Yasuke! Players will gain 1 new rank for multiple nodes in their Mastery Skills, and 10 new ranks for all existing Knowledge passives to become even more formidable.
A test of your skills is no match without the right gear! The Forge can now be upgraded to level 4, allowing players to upgrade all weapons and gear to level 80 to have the edge on the rising threats that await.
With new levels and ranks, come three new achievements and trophies waiting to be unlocked:
