The New AC Shadows Update is Amazing… and Awful.

This update is a mixed bag. This Assassin’s Creed Shadows Title Update 1.1.4 brings genuinely great new parkour improvements, seasonal Corrupted Castle challenges, and new Golden loyalty weapon rewards for sticking with the game — but also adds a 75% nerf to Animus key progression that I’m absolutely not a fan of. Here’s exactly what changed and why it matters. 🗡 What You’ll Learn in This Shadows Update Breakdown → How the new Advanced Parkour toggle works (and when you should enable it) → All new movement mechanics (back/side ejects, vertical ledge grabs, directional catch, limited manual jump) → How Corrupted Castles work (seasonal refresh, corrupted Daisho bosses, and Animus rewards) → The Gold Weapon unlock requirements (Shinobi Tanto, Kusarigama, Bow, Kanabo, Naginata & Teppo) → Why the Animus progression system just got nerfed — and why it matters → Full breakdown of the Cyborg / Android Armor Set, abilities, buffs & voice filter ❓ Questions This Video Answers → What exactly are Corrupted Castles in AC Shadows and how do you unlock them? → Which Gold Weapons were added in Update 1.1.4 and how do you unlock them? → Why did Ubisoft reduce Animus key rewards in the infinite progression tier — and should you care? → What are the full bonuses and gameplay impacts of the new Cyborg/Android Armour Set (MTX pack)? ⚔️ New Parkour & Movement Update (Advanced Parkour Toggle) The update expands movement significantly: → Back & Side Ejects at Any Height (not just pre-defined walls) → Vertical Ledge Grabs now apply to beams, poles, lanterns & environmental props → Directional Catch Ledge returns from older AC games → Partial Manual Jump now lets you hop up onto higher roof tiles faster If you play old-school parkour style — this is the closest the game has felt to AC Unity since launch. 🏯 Corrupted Castles & Seasonal Daisho Bosses → 5x castles now reset per season, spawning: → Corrupted Daisho boss variants → Animus anomaly mini-events → Unique reward chests & key drops This is the first repeatable end-game loop with rotating difficulty + rewards. 🟡 New Gold Weapons (How to Unlock Them) This update adds 6x Golden-tier weapons, each tied to specific challenges / targets. They are not MTX — they are earned, and some require showcase-level combat execution. ⚠️ Animus Key Nerf (Why It’s a Problem) Ubisoft reduced infinite progression key rewards from 400 → 100 per cycle. This increases the required playtime for cosmetic / exchange items by ~75%. If you use the Animus Exchange, this change affects you directly, and I explain why I strongly disagree with it. 🤖 Cyborg / Android Armor Set (MTX Breakdown) This Helix Store pack includes: → Armour sets for Naoe & Yasuke → Energy overcharge / chain detonation combat mechanics → Posture-based energy explosions → Voice modulation filter when wearing the helmets → Mecha horse → Linked trinkets / amulets that buff AoE chain damage Strong as a complete set, but less impactful when mixed with other armour builds. 🙌 Community & Thanks ✌🏻| Simon and ‪@Ubisoft‬ Team 📝| Co-Content Creator | ‪@evermorenika‬ Instagram →   / andyreloads   Discord →   / discord   TikTok →   / andyreloads   Twitter →   / andyreloads   🧭 Timestamps: 00:00 | 📢 | Assassin's Creed Shadows 00:17 | Update Overview & Size 00:43 | All Gold Weapons & Rewards 01:01 | How to get: Shinobi's Gold Tanto 01:13 | How to get: Golden Death Kusarigama 01:27 | How to get: Golden Breath Bow 01:35 | How to get: Golden Reach Naginata 01:43 | How to get: Golden Daybreak Kanabo 01:53 | How to get: Golden Message Teppo 02:07 | How to get: Golden Long & Short Katana 02:43 | What are Corrupted Castles? 02:59 | How to unlock Corrupted Castles? 03:20 | What are the Corrupted Castle Rewards? 04:14 | Parkour Changes & Upgrades 04:42 | Parkour: Vertical Ledge Grab Upgrade 05:00 | Parkour: Directional Ledge Grab Addition 05:13 | Parkour: Manual Jump from Non-Standing Objects 05:51 | CONCERNS: Animus Anomaly “Rebalance” – Major Gameplay Changes Rant 06:16 | CONCERNS: Animus Keys Changes – What’s New & Why It Matters 06:46 | CONCERNS: Animus System Updates (Honest Opinion) 08:10 | Far Future Cyborg/Android Pack 08:26 | Far Future Armor Set Breakdown 09:09 | Voice Dilation - Far Future Armor Set 09:28 | Perfect Dodge Perk - Naoe - Far Future Armor Set 09:36 | Overcharge Explosion - Naoe - Far Future Armor Set 09:51 | Ranged Katana Slash - Naoe - Far Future Armor Set 10:03 | Superchaged Posture Attack - Yasuke - Far Future Armor Set 10:17 | Yasuke Perks Explained - Far Future Armor Set 10:26 | Energy Shield - Yasuke - Far Future Armor Set 10:42 | Time Blaster Rifle - Homing Missle - Far Future Armor Set 11:01 | ☕ | Outro & Thanks #AssassinsCreedShadows #AssassinsCreed #ACShadows