🌑 Assassin’s Creed Shadows Update 1.0.6 Will Add Nightmare Difficulty and New Characters

Ubisoft is cranking the intensity in Assassin’s Creed Shadows with its upcoming Title Update 1.0.6, launching June 25. This major update introduces a punishing “Nightmare” difficulty, a new side questline, fresh characters, and various quality-of-life improvements.

😈 Welcome to the Nightmare

This is the ultimate mode for veteran assassin players—Nightmare difficulty is designed to test the most fearless. Expect:

Lethal enemy damage and smarter AI

Tighter combat windows requiring near-flawless execution

Potentially tiered rewards and unlockables for conquering this brutal setting

🧑‍✈️ New Characters & Questline

Update 1.0.6 rolls out more than just difficulty—it adds narrative depth with:

A brand-new side questline tied to the feudal world of Shadows

Introduction of new characters (including mysterious ally Rufino) to flesh out the lore

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These additions aim to enrich the storytelling and reward exploration.

🛠️ QoL Improvements and Polish

Alongside new content, the update includes:

UI tweaks and performance enhancements

Bug fixes based on player feedback

Game stability enhancements across quests and open-world behaviours

📅 Update Timeline

Release Date: June 25, 2025

Patch Version: 1.0.6

Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC

Expected Content: Nightmare difficulty, new side content + characters, and general gameplay improvements

✅ Final Word

Assassin’s Creed Shadows continues to evolve with its strongest free update yet—offering veteran fans a brutal new challenge, enriched storytelling with fresh characters, and overall polish improvements. The shadows are deeper this June 25.

Stay tuned to NoFallDamage.net for hands-on breakdowns and full coverage of Thoughts Mode once the update goes live.

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