Assassin’s Creed Shadows players are missing some features from prior entries in the franchise, including the ability to pass the time and auto-follow roads on a horse. While Ubisoft previously talked about some of these omissions, there’s still a chance—however small—for a few others to make their way to Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
Developed by Ubisoft Quebec with assistance from 15 other sister studios, Assassin’s Creed Shadows released for PC and current-gen consoles on March 20. Over three million people played the newest entry in the long-running series during its launch week, according to Ubisoft’s latest update.
While the game was largely lauded by fans and reviewers alike, some early adopters have lately been taking to social media to discuss what features they are missing from prior series entries. Meditation is one commonly mourned omission, with plenty of vocal players being disappointed that they can no longer control the in-game clock. The ability to pass the time was previously available in both Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and Odyssey, as well as Origins, where it was locked behind the Dawn and Dusk skill. A similar mechanic was present in Assassin’s Creed Mirage, which allowed players to pass the time while sitting on benches.














Some Assassin’s Creed Shadows players are also missing the bird companion from the recent games, which helped with scouting locations and enemy patrols. That said, Naoe’s Eagle Vision is extremely powerful, offering the ability to sense enemies through walls at great distances from the start of the game, so this particular omission was largely replaced.
Assassin’s Creed Features Fans Miss in AC Shadows
Auto-follow road on horse function
Bird companion for scouting
Clearing fog of war by synchronizing viewpoints
Meditation / the ability to pass the time
More diverse side activities
Social stealth