There’s something exhilarating about roaming the lush landscapes of central Japan in “Assassin’s Creed Shadows,” don’t you think? Just imagine the wind in your hair as you gallop through serene rolling hills. The cool thing is if your mind tends to wander like mine does, during these long treks, you’re in luck! The new patch has added a nifty feature that allows you to take a backseat on your adventures.
### Putting Your Steed on Autopilot
Released on Tuesday, version 1.0.2 of “Assassin’s Creed Shadows” decided to throw a curveball—or rather a saddle—into the mix by tweaking the pathfinder feature. Now, your trusty steed will automatically follow roads to your destination. It’s like having your GPS for horses! Going hands-free gives you time to kick back and enjoy the marvelously animated world around you. This delightful feature was missing at launch, which was a bit of a head-scratcher, considering it was the MVP in previous games like “Origins,” “Odyssey,” and “Valhalla.” But fret not—you can still steer your horse manually if you enjoy the old-school feel.
### Smile for the In-Game Camera
As if this wasn’t enough excitement, Ubisoft has also made sure that pesky GPS line on roads disappears when you enter photo mode. Imagine it: perfectly capturing the Zen of a sunset without any interference.
Let’s talk about better horse speeds within city limits too! It’s like getting an upgrade from a mule to a sports car—making those bustling city streets much less of a waiting game.
### Quality of Life Just Got an Upgrade
Batch-selling loot? Now there’s a feature after my own heart. I remember spending half an eternity selling off items one by one. Now I can sell multiple picks in the Forge in one swift move. It’s like clearing out your email inbox in a single click—a small victory that feels oh-so-sweet.
And if graphics are your jam, you’ll love this: Ubisoft removed the frame rate cap in the Hideout, so it runs smoother than butter now. Plus, they added support for PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution. That’s tech-speak for “Your screen will dazzle your eyeballs.”
### Get Your Skills Sorted
This patch brings the power to tinker with your skills at a microscopic level. You can reset individual Mastery nodes in Naoe’s and Yasuke’s skill trees, a godsend if you’re as indecisive as I am. Menus got a little love too with a new shortcut. Hold the Options/Menu button, and boom—straight to the game’s objective board. Talk about efficiency!
And before I forget, the creators let an arguably overpowered legendary tanto, known as the Igan Sunset, remain untouched. It’s like a wink and a nod from the developers—go on, have your fun ping-ponging between enemies!
To really geek out, head over to Ubisoft’s website for a detailed list of all the bug fixes. It’s like reading the fine print but much more rewarding.
### Parting Thoughts
So there you have it, a little patch that packs a big punch. It’s all about those little bits of magic that make strapping into a digital universe feel like hanging out in your own backyard—minus the mosquitoes. Whether you’re a veteran or a newcomer to the “Assassin’s Creed” series, this update has something special tucked inside for everyone.
