Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Ubisoft Finally Responds to the Switch 2 “Disaster”
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is set to receive a crucial fix starting next week. While the adventure looks stunning on Nintendo Switch 2, repeated crashes are ruining the experience for many. Ubisoft is reacting fast by bundling an emergency fix into a major update for all platforms.
Learn more on the leak of the Nintendo Switch 2 version of AC Shadows!
Success Marred by Switch 2 Performance?
The year 2025 has been full of gaming surprises. Assassin’s Creed Shadows managed to stand out, even with a tight release schedule sandwiched between Ghost of Tsushima and its sequel, Yotei.
The journey of Naoe and Yasuke has seduced millions of players, ignoring the initial critics. This success was expected to grow with the recent arrival of the game on Nintendo Switch 2.
Unfortunately, the launch on the new hybrid console didn’t go as planned. Just like Star Wars Outlaws before it, the port is facing some serious issues.
Critical Technical Issues on Switch 2
Some players aren’t hesitating to call the Nintendo Switch 2 version “unplayable.” Released on December 2, 2025, this port is suffering from severe stability issues.
However, it’s not all bad news. The experts at Digital Foundry have actually praised the title’s graphical performance on the portable console.
But pretty graphics don’t make up for game-breaking bugs. Users are currently reporting:
- Frequent crashes during high-intensity moments.
- Random freezing during exploration.
- Audio desyncs in cutscenes.
The situation is critical for some fans. It is not uncommon to log up to five crashes in just 30 minutes of gameplay, turning exploration into a total nightmare.
Ubisoft Announces Emergency Fix
Facing the backlash, Ubisoft reacted quickly on social media. The publisher confirmed that a solution is on the way.
An emergency corrective update will be implemented as early as next week. Its specific goal is to stabilize the Nintendo Switch 2 version.
The objective is clear: eliminate the crashes to offer the smooth experience players deserve. Given the studio’s quick turnaround on Star Wars Outlaws, we can hope for a swift recovery here too.
A Major Patch for All Consoles
The good news isn’t just for Nintendo owners. The game’s official account clarified that these fixes are part of a much larger update.
“These issues will be addressed in the next major update, scheduled for next week. Note that it will be available on all platforms,” Ubisoft stated.
While a precise date is yet to be confirmed, this patch is shaping up to be essential for all virtual samurai and shinobi.
Hi everyone!
We’re aware of stability issues on the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Assassin’s Creed Shadows that may lead to crashes. We want to let you know that these issues will be addressed in an upcoming Title Update scheduled for next week. Please note that this update… — Assassin’s Creed (@assassinscreed) December 8, 2025
In Conclusion
Ubisoft is still keeping the exact content of this global update under wraps. However, following the publisher’s usual communication schedule, the full details of the new features and improvements should be revealed within the week.
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