Assassin’s Creed update 1.1.8 has been given a PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC release date by Ubisoft.

The long-awaited new AC Shadows update has a February 17 release date and a 2pm GMT UK launch time. That’s 6am PT / 9am ET for US players, and 3pm CET for European fans.

According to Ubisoft, the update weighs in at a whopping 15.77GB on Xbox Series X|S and 13.24 GB on PC. The PS5 update is just 1.73GB, the Nintendo Switch 2 update is 2.91GB, while the Steam download is 2.2GB.

Interestingly, the latest update adds a gameplay feature that you would assume is already in the game.

According to the patch notes, players will now be able to manually jump after installing the latest patch.

Ubisoft explains more: “With the “Advanced Parkour” gameplay option enabled, the Parkour Up button now allows Naoe and Yasuke to jump at any time, making the world an even more dynamic playground for Parkour enthusiasts!”

Hardcore players will also be pleased to hear that detailed stats can now be viewed by visiting the Inventory menu. The detailed stats page shows how gear, perks and loadouts work together, which should help you build a playstyle.

There are also new visual cues for critical hits, which should make it much clearer when you land one. Likewise, there’s also a new entry point for the Animus Menu, which can be found at your hideout.

Needless to say, there are also dozens of bug fixes and gameplay tweaks, which you can see in the patch notes below.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows update 1.1.8 patch notes

Bug fixes & Improvements

• Fixed stability issues.

• Fixed crashing issues when starting New Game+ on a platform where Claws of Awaji isn’t owned, using a save file that had already progressed through the Awaji storyline.

• XP earned from contracts will no longer be reduced when the season changes.

• Seasons will no longer transition when swapping characters.

• Fixed an issue preventing NPCs from appearing in the hideout.

• Collision with the eagle at viewpoints will no longer prevent interaction to synchronize.

• Fixed an issue where the Kusarigama and Naginata were granted double critical damage.

• Perks that would throw smoke bombs will now reflect that while in Expert or Nightmare difficulties.

• Addressed an issue where perk affliction buildup would visually impact items that were not equipped.

• Perks will consistently work on afflicted enemies.

• Fixed ‘Trigger Affliction On Deflect’ Engraving not working as stated.

• Poison Damage perks will no longer increase Fire Affliction damage.

• Fixed an issue where the “+50% Critical Chance while undamaged in combat” perk incorrectly only gave +5% for the Moonlight Crescent Robes.

• Corrected an issue where the “+5% damage reduction per enemy in combat” perk was not functional.

• Corrected an issue where the “+6% affliction buildup with tools” perk was not functional.

• The Assassin Mastery perk now gives the correct amount of adrenaline on assassinations.

• Addressed an issue where the “+10% damage per 10% health missing” perk granted extra damage while health was full.

• The “Hawkeye” perk for the Tenzutsu Burst Teppo will no longer increase all damage by 50% and instead only the Teppo’s

• Fixed an issue where Yasuke’s Teppo Mastery Armor Damage increase was incorrect.

• Fixed an issue where text was missing at the Forge for the Fire and Frost perks.

• The “Spread 25% affliction buildup on afflicted enemy kill” perk now specifies the buildup amount for the Noh Masterstroke Costume.

• The Artist’s Tear Tanto perk now correctly mentions the bonus is lost upon being hit.

• The Time-Honored Crescent Naginata perk now mentions the first strike is a Postured attack.

• Corrected the description of the Dark Encryption Kanabo’s perk to “+75% damage”.

• Fixed an issue where the “15% chance to gain a Valuable on kill” perk was wrongly categorized at the Forge.

• Corrected the description of the Damage on Horseback perk for the Falling Leaf Teppo.

• Corrected the description of the Ranged Damage Out of Combat perk for the Master Archer Outfit.

• Fixed a crashing issue when using or resetting Skill and Knowledge Points in the Skill Tree.

• “The Lesson”: Corrected an issue where the reward was not granted after completing the mission.

• “The Lesson”: Fixed an issue preventing interaction with Junjiro.

• “Revenge”: The player can leave Hiruga Bay without desynchronization occurring.

• “The Lost Envoys”: The player can now interact with the envoy without issues.

• “A Different Kind of Samurai”: Fixed an issue preventing the player from performing Kata.

• “Temple Stories”: Joken Hokkyo will no longer die during the mission.

• “The Puppet Show”: They player can now collect the Imperial Regalia box without issues.

• “Hunting The Hunters”: Quest Objective will update as you progress.

• “Stray Dogs”: Fixed an issue preventing the mission from being completed.

• “War Horse”: Rin will no longer remain standing still, preventing the quest from being completed.

• “A Puzzlement”: Fixed an issue where some items and skills were missing. Players afflicted by these removals will automatically gain them back when loading the game.