Assassin's Creed Shadows' Latest Update Introduces New Game Plus, A Higher Level Cap, And More Fixes

The latest update for Assassin's Creed Shadows introduces several new features and improvements. The most significant changes include: 1. New Game Plus mode: Players can start a new playthrough while retaining their skills, gear, allies, and hideout progression from the previous playthrough. Completing New Game Plus up to eight times will unlock two new legendary katanas with unique perks. 2. Increased level cap: The maximum level has been increased from 60 to 80, leading to tougher enemies with enhanced tactics and awareness. The knowledge rank system has also been expanded to rank 10, allowing players to unlock and develop a broader array of skills, passives, and combat techniques. 3. Balance tweaks: The update includes various balance adjustments, such as a slightly increased amount of crafting materials needed to upgrade items, and allies gaining more health and damage as players level up. Additionally, some bug fixes have been implemented, including an issue with damage reduction perks and damage assassinations providing less adrenaline. The update aims to provide a more challenging and rewarding experience for players, with the New Game Plus mode and increased level cap offering opportunities for further progression and mastery of the game's combat and mechanics.