Assassin’s Creed Shadows Introduces Notable Parkour Enhancements

Ubisoft has confirmed improvements to the parkour mechanics in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, following observations made by the community after the release of the game’s recent title update. Although the development of Assassin’s Creed Shadows was marked by delays and controversy, its launch received widespread praise, leading to strong sales and a positive shift in public reception.

The title has become a major success for Ubisoft, especially on next-gen hardware like the PlayStation 5 Pro, with the company continuing to support the game with post-launch updates and new content based on player input. One such fan-requested feature has seemingly been implemented ahead of schedule.

Title Update 4, which recently went live, introduced a variety of features, including a new free quest, expanded Codex character bios, and other improvements. Among the first to notice an unannounced change was parkour enthusiast Ropotopolous, who pointed out that protagonist Naoe's movements felt more fluid and visually improved. Although the patch notes made no reference to parkour adjustments, Ubisoft later confirmed that a tweak had indeed been made.

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Subtle but Impactful Parkour Changes

According to Ubisoft, this early adjustment provided a “subtle increase for consistently maintaining vertical height while free running.” The development team also revealed, in a comment on Ropotopolous’ video, that additional updates are in the works—particularly improvements to vertical movement like side and back ejects during parkour.

These changes have been well received, with players praising the more dynamic movement system. Though Assassin’s Creed Shadows isn’t designed as a live-service game, Ubisoft has made it clear that the launch marks just the beginning. A full Year 1 content roadmap has been shared, outlining future updates, content drops, and collaborations.

Among the upcoming additions is the Claws of Awaji expansion, though Ubisoft has yet to announce a release date. Still, fans can expect continued refinement and support as the game evolves in response to community feedback.

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---Silviya.Y