Ubisoft has confirmed that Assassin's Creed: Shadows will not receive a second expansion following the release of Claws of Awaji. Instead, players can anticipate "chunkier updates" in the future, similar to the recently introduced Attack on Titan crossover. Associate game director Simon Lemay-Comtois indicated that while the typical trend has been multiple expansions since Assassin's Creed Origins, the focus for Shadows will shift towards smaller, reactive updates to better respond to community feedback. These updates will offer new content but will not be as extensive as a full DLC, aiming instead to engage players with meaningful gameplay enhancements. With Shadows debuting earlier this year, players can look forward to gradual improvements and content additions as the game evolves.

Will Assassin's Creed: Shadows receive future updates that are comparable to previous expansions?

No, Shadows will not receive additional expansions like previous entries in the series. Ubisoft is focusing on delivering smaller, reactive updates instead of the traditional larger expansions.

The Assassin's Creed franchise has continued to evolve since its inception in 2007, with each new title introducing unique gameplay mechanics and expansive worlds. Shadows represents a new direction for Ubisoft, emphasizing flexibility in response to the player community and a shift in how post-launch content is managed. With the game also set to launch on the Switch 2, there may be even more exciting developments on the horizon for fans of the series.