Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ March launch was a huge success for Ubisoft, as it sold well and received mostly positive reviews for marrying the series’ old-school stealth focus with the RPG-ified systems of recent entries. There’s still plenty of room for improvement, though, and a new update brings some much-needed bug fixes, along with tweaks that should make Shadows a more satisfying experience.
Update 1.2.0 is the biggest patch since launch. Along with a host of bug fixes, its headline feature is multiple improvements to the player’s trusty steed. First, you’ll be able to ride your horse faster through towns and cities, instead of being forced to slow to a saunter. It’s a small change, but one that should make getting around the world a bit faster. In my experience with Shadows, the boundaries of towns and cities were a little iffy, and I’ve often found myself well outside of town centers wondering why my horse wouldn’t pick up speed.
