You’ve just executed a flawless assassination in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, a swift and silent takedown worthy of a true shinobi. But instead of staying down, your enemy gets back up—completely unscathed! If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.
A frustrating bug has been plaguing players across multiple platforms, and Ubisoft has finally taken notice. In this post, we’ll break down the issue, its impact, and what the developers are doing about it.
ACS Reviving NPC Bug—What’s Happening? Players across different platforms have reported a game-breaking glitch where enemies don’t die after being hit with finishers or assassinations. Here’s how it unfolds:
- You execute an enemy using a finisher move, whether a deadly assassination or a powerful melee combo.
- Instead of collapsing for good, the NPC simply stands back up as if nothing happened.
- You’re left dealing with a supposedly ‘defeated’ enemy all over again!
This bug has been particularly frustrating for stealth-focused players. Imagine meticulously planning your infiltration, eliminating enemies one by one, only to have them rise like zombies and ruin your entire strategy.
For a detailed discussion of this issue by the community, check out:
Affected Platforms The issue isn’t isolated to a single system—it’s widespread. Players on the following platforms have reported experiencing this bug:
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
- PC
- Amazon Luna
Regardless of where you’re playing, it seems no one is safe from this immersion-breaking problem.
Ubisoft’s Response: The good news? Ubisoft has acknowledged the issue and officially listed it as “In Progress” on their bug tracker. This means they’re actively investigating the cause and working on a fix. However, as of now, there’s no specific timeline for when a patch will be released.
If we look at Ubisoft’s track record, they have addressed major game issues in the past, like fixing Assassin’s Creed Syndicate’s PS5 flickering issue after years of complaints. While it took a while, the fix eventually arrived, giving hope that this game-breaking bug will also be resolved.
For Ubisoft’s official bug report and tracking, visit their bug tracker here.
Temporary Workarounds While We Wait for an official fix, some players have found a few temporary solutions that might help:
- Use Ranged Attacks: Some have reported that using bows or throwing weapons instead of finishers prevents enemies from reviving.
- Environmental Kills: Luring enemies to ledges or spike traps may result in permanent takedowns.
- Double Check Your Kills: If an NPC gets back up, a quick follow-up attack might prevent them from returning to combat.
These are by no means perfect solutions, but they might help you keep your assassinations effective while Ubisoft works on a proper fix.
Have you encountered this bug in Assassin’s Creed Shadows? If so, how often does it happen? Share your experience in the comments below! Also, consider reporting the issue directly to Ubisoft—more reports could help speed up a fix.
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