Ubisoft is officially wrapping up Assassin's Creed Shadows, but its final update is less of a goodbye and more of a bridge to the franchise's future. Alongside a brand-new ending for Yasuke and Naoe and grueling endgame trials, update 1.1.11 introduces a Black Flag Resynced modern-day prologue — setting the stage for the remake's launch next month.
For players who have already conquered the previous two Animus Rifts, you can try out the third and final offering: Horizon. This brief quest culminates in a cryptic warning from The Guide, urging you to "search for an antidote to tyranny." Step through the rift's final portal, and she drops an even bigger bombshell: "I call familiar waters to the forefront. The one at the helm will guide you towards clever independence. A much-needed perspective." With those words, the stage is set, bringing Edward Kenway back into the spotlight.
The update also comes complete with two crossover projects: Riptides & Undertow, which allow you to unlock new Black Flag Resynced-themed outfits, weapons, and trinkets.
The cynic in me wants to write this off as a glorified advertisement tacked onto the end of the game. But this brief teaser does set Black...
