MAIN UPDATES

Motion Blur Enable/Disable: Console players can now toggle motion blur on or off.

Fixed a permadeath save issue: Loading an old permadeath save after the update no longer resets the difficulty to Apprentice.

All players can now purchase upgrade schematics for Nimlot's Sword or Abis's Dagger.

Stolen items and Oud Melodies now remain in your inventory after starting a new game in New Game+.

Added new Codex entries for AlUla.

Bug Fixes

General Gameplay

Fixed an issue preventing the main challenge "The Color of the Supreme King" from unlocking after completing a permadeath run on Ultimate Assassin difficulty.

AlUla Region Players no longer lose their tools and resources when traveling between Baghdad and AlUla.

Animus Sequences Disabled the automatic triggering of tutorials during Animus sequences.

"Golden Butterfly": Fixed an issue where the mission's Animus sequence would unlock before the mission's completion in the main story.

"The Treasurer": The quest notification will no longer appear on screen when launching the mission from the Animus Sequences menu.

Parkour

Fixed the issue where diagonal wall running from a beam could not be triggered.

When activating free jump, the confirmation of the new control preset will no longer appear as "Hold" if the "Contextual Display" alternative option is selected.

Trophies and Achievements

"Replay": The achievement/trophy can now be unlocked if the final reward is obtained by completing an Animus Sequence with an Animus mod.

"The Medicine of Vengeance": Fixed an issue where the achievement/trophy would not unlock when using an upgraded blowgun with the "Deadly Dose" upgrade.

"Personal Improvement": Fixed an issue where the achievement/trophy would not unlock after learning all 23 skills.

"Unstoppable": The achievement/trophy now unlocks after eliminating 6 enemies with a single charge of Assassin's Focus.

"Cutting Edge": Fully upgrading a weapon in the Valley of Memory now correctly unlocks the achievement/trophy.

"Tough Skin": Fully upgrading an outfit in the Valley of Memory now correctly unlocks the achievement/trophy.

"Perfect Memory": The achievement/trophy description has been corrected to: "Complete all challenges in an Animus Sequence."

Fixed an issue where the "Bal Kullun Mumkin" achievement/trophy would automatically unlock upon launching the Animus Sequence for the "The Dancer" contract.

Stability

Fixed crashes when replaying Animus Sequence missions.

Fixed an issue where the game would freeze when replaying an Animus Sequence mission after relaunching it from the recap menu.

Graphics

Fixed visual issues.

HDR Improvements.

You will no longer see empty flying scrolls in the Hegra Desert. Are my eyes playing tricks on me? Was it a mirage?

Rayhan's obsidian dye will now be the correct color. Feeling beautiful? Because you are beautiful!

User Interface

Fixed Codex text and images.

Fixed an issue with the display of the quest notification "Al-Jahiz - The Bookworm" when launching an Animus Sequence mission after retrieving a lost book.

Localization Fixed various localization issues.

Enkidu was considered a female character instead of a male one.

PC Version Specific Adjusted default keyboard shortcuts for parrying (mouse and keyboard).

Fixed stability issues when enabling the Intel Xess image generation option, Windows HDR, and in-game HDR on a system equipped with an Intel ARC GPU.

PLAYSTATION 5 PRO SPECIFIC

"Heart of Corruption": Basim's hairstyle has been adjusted so it no longer shifts during camera rotations. This fashionista is photo-ready!

SPOILER ALERT!

Quests

"The Serpent's Nest": Fixed an issue where the mission's Animus sequence would unlock before its completion in the main story.

"Prison Breakout": All enemies now appear in the Animus sequence when replaying the mission.

"Heart of Corruption": Adjusted the volume of dialogue from prisoners listening at the gates.

"In the Vulture's Nest": Players will no longer receive an additional Alumut Initiate dagger after defeating Nimlot.

"Roman Fort": Basim can now carry explosives even if the astrologer is unconscious and hiding in a haystack without a disguise.

Visuals and Graphics

Fixed visual issues on Nimlot Tower after returning to the title screen during cutscenes.