Assassin’s Creed Shadows Update 1.0.1 has arrived! While the fixes are minor, Mac’s 9 GB patch size steals the spotlight.

Ah, the good ol’ hotfix, a mandatory sidekick to any modern game release. You know the drill: Oh, a new game? Day 1 patches, here we come. It’s almost like a ceremony. But Assassin’s Creed Shadows somehow avoided this infamous tradition, most likely thanks to its multiple delays.

Still, the wait is over, and Ubisoft has rolled out its first hotfix. While the update isn’t a game-changer, it’s hard not to notice something interesting when it comes to the patch sizes for the various platforms. Hold on to your hats, gamers, because the biggest patch size isn’t for Xbox, PS5, or PC; it’s for Mac.

The game released its first hotfix recently. | Image Credit: Ubisoft

Who would have thought that Mac, of all things, would steal the spotlight in patch sizes? Let’s dig into why.

Mac takes the lead in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

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Let’s break down the 1.0.1 update, which has officially hit all the supported platforms for Assassin’s Creed Shadows. The patch includes global stabilization fixes, which help enhance the overall stability of the game.

For PS5 especially, the update addresses the crash issue that used to happen in the Photo Mode when picking photos to display on the world map. For PC, a similar fix has been applied, which resolves the crashing issues when players attempt to take photos in Photo Mode.

While the fixes aren’t huge, they do contribute to a smoother and more reliable gameplay experience. So, what’s the real kicker here? The patch sizes, especially for Mac. The patch size for it is 9 GB, outpacing all other systems by a margin.

In comparison, the Xbox Series X|S weighs in at 8.88 GB, PS5 at 1.41 GB, and PC at 7.03 GB. It’s a head-scratcher, for sure. There is no mention of specific fixes for the Mac like those for the PS5 and PC, yet its patch size is the largest.

This leaves us with a curious question: Why the extra weight for Mac? The patch notes are pretty vague on this, making the discrepancy even more intriguing.

Ubisoft is listening to every corner of its community

This patch shows that developers are taking in player feedback. | Image Credit: Ubisoft

While Mac gamers may be a rare breed in the gaming world, it’s clear that Ubisoft is not leaving any stone unturned, especially with this hefty 9GB patch. The studio is showing that it is paying attention to all corners of its player base.

In a way, this move signals something positive for Ubisoft (a rare sighting) that it’s not just looking to please the majority, it is committed to providing a meaningful fix, even for a platform with fewer players.

While the patch may not be massive in terms of content, and the patch size may be due to the tight ecosystem of MacOS, it’s a good sign that Ubisoft is not only addressing technical issues but also taking care of less-popular platforms.

Hopefully, this trend of thorough, thoughtful updates will carry over in the future and for the other games. So, while the patch size may be a surprise, the real takeaway is that Ubisoft is listening to players, even those from Mac.