Assassin’s Creed Shadows on Switch Faces Playability Issues Amid Repeated Crashes

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    <p>Apart from <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nintendolife.com/games/nintendo-switch/metroid_prime_4_beyond">Metroid Prime 4: Beyond</a>, another notable release this week on Switch 2 is the third-party game <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nintendolife.com/games/nintendo-switch-2/assassins-creed-shadows">Assassin's Creed Shadows</a>. While Ubisoft's new title set in feudal Japan has generally received positive reviews on Nintendo's latest platform, some players are reporting that their gameplay experience has been marred by issues.</p>

    <p>Numerous posts on forums and social media detail player experiences of the game crashing unexpectedly. A significant number of users have faced frequent crashes, forcing them to pause their gaming sessions until Ubisoft releases a patch.</p>

    <p>Comments from a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch2/comments/1pcp97o/assassins_creed_shadows_has_a_bad_crashing/?utm_source=embedv2&amp;utm_medium=post_embed&amp;utm_content=action_bar&amp;embed_host_url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2025/12/assassins-creed-shadows-on-switch-2-supposedly-unplayable-for-some-players-after-repeated-crashes">thread on the Switch 2 subreddit</a> illustrate the extent of the issue:</p>

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        <p><strong>DrLukeyy</strong> - "I had four consecutive crashes while trying to complete a building mission. I’ll likely wait for a patch."</p>
        <p><strong>dennishylau</strong> - "Now at Senri Hills, crashes are so frequent it's unplayable. I’m docked and using internal storage."</p>
        <p><strong>ApprehensiveLie8032</strong> - "The game crashed ten times in twenty minutes—impossible to play. We paid for this, but Ubisoft seems indifferent."</p>
        <p><strong>Safe-Reputation-2737</strong> - "No joke, my game crashes every five minutes—completely unplayable."</p>
        <p><strong>EmotionAwkward4113</strong> - "Yes, it’s hard to play correctly; five crashes in half an hour. I’m waiting for an update, as it’s unplayable."</p>
        <p><strong>stevenandthecg</strong> - "For me, it crashes every two minutes. Support claims it’s my console, but I have no issues with other games. I'm desperate..."</p>
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    <p>Currently, there doesn't appear to be a definitive solution to the crashing issue, but gamers are sharing various strategies. Some suggest playing solely in docked mode, ensuring the game is installed on the Switch 2's internal storage, adjusting the resolution, disabling HDR, and even reinstalling the game.</p>

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        <p><strong>Central</strong> - "I play Assassin's Creed Shadows in handheld mode and haven't had a crash yet, with it on the internal hard drive."</p>
        <p><strong>andrsperdomo</strong> - "Installing directly on the console hasn’t resolved the problem."</p>
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    <p>Some users on Nintendo Life have also <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/nintendo-switch-2/assassins-creed-shadows">reported crashes</a> while playing Assassin's Creed Shadows on Switch 2. Critics have pointed out <a target="_blank" href="https://www.digitalfoundry.net/reviews/assassins-creed-shadows-switch-2-impresses-in-handheld-play">frame-pacing issues</a> and recommend handheld mode for better gameplay, although fewer crash reports emerged during the review process. Sites like <a target="_blank" href="https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2025/12/03/assassins-creed-shadows-nintendo-switch-2-review/">TheSixthAxis</a> acknowledged this "underlying issue" regarding crashes early in the game without a clear cause.</p>

    <p>When can players expect a fix? According to a Reddit thread, the YouTube channel 'What's It Like?' (which also encountered crashes during its game review) states that Ubisoft plans to release a patch by mid-December to address some technical problems with the Switch 2 version. Given the number of player complaints, we hope Ubisoft will take action soon.</p>

    <p>Until we get an official update from Ubisoft, how has your experience with Assassin's Creed Shadows on Switch 2 been? Have you run into any crashes? <em>Vote in our poll and share your thoughts in the comments.</em></p>
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