Assassin’s Creed Shadows Reportedly “Unplayable” on Switch 2
▼ Summary
– Assassin’s Creed Shadows for the Switch 2 is experiencing widespread, frequent crashes for many players, making it unplayable for some.
– Players report no clear fix for the crashes, though suggestions include playing docked or installing on internal storage, with mixed results.
– Critics reviewed the game favorably overall but noted technical issues like frame-pacing, with some reviews mentioning occasional crashes.
– A patch from Ubisoft is reportedly planned for mid-December to address some of the Switch 2 version’s technical problems.
– Despite the crashing issues, the port has been described as a significant technical achievement on the new hardware.
The launch of Assassin’s Creed Shadows on the Switch 2 has been marred by widespread reports of game-breaking crashes, leaving many players unable to enjoy the feudal Japan adventure. While critical reception praised the ambitious port, a growing number of users describe an experience so unstable it becomes impossible to play, with frequent crashes disrupting gameplay every few minutes.
Online forums and social media are flooded with frustrated accounts. On a popular Switch 2 subreddit, players detail severe instability. One user notes, “I’m around Senri Hills now, and the crash is so frequent it is unplayable.” Another reports, “My game crashed 10 times in 20 minutes, I couldn’t play.” The sentiment is echoed repeatedly, with players feeling helpless after purchasing a product that consistently fails. Some have contacted support only to be told the issue lies with their console, a claim they dispute given no other games exhibit similar problems.
Players are scrambling for potential fixes, though no universal solution has emerged. Suggestions range from installing the game solely on the console’s internal storage to playing exclusively in docked mode, adjusting system resolution, turning off HDR, or performing a full reinstall. Results are inconsistent; some claim handheld mode works flawlessly, while others find the crashes persist regardless of where the game is installed or how it’s played.
While professional reviews highlighted performance quirks like frame-pacing issues, they largely underreported this crash epidemic. A few outlets did acknowledge the problem. TheSixthAxis referenced “a series of crashes” with no clear trigger, and Nintendo World Report mentioned occasional software crashes. The general critical consensus, including our own, recognized the port’s technical imperfections but still considered it a significant achievement for the hardware.
The pressing question for affected players is when a fix will arrive. According to information from a YouTube channel that also experienced crashes, Ubisoft’s support has indicated a patch is planned for mid-December aimed at addressing “some” technical issues. With the volume of player reports now public, the hope is that the developer is prioritizing a robust update to stabilize the highly anticipated Switch 2 release and deliver the experience players paid for.
(Source: Nintendo Life)
