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How to Claim Your Free Digital Collectibles in Assassin's Creed Shadows on PS5

The launch of Assassin's Creed Shadows on PlayStation 5 is accompanied by a wave of free content, but some offers come with specific redemption conditions. This report details the current freebies available and clarifies the requirements to claim them, based on official patch notes and verified user reports. The information provided is compiled from Ubisoft and PlayStation sources, and user forums.

The core offer for PlayStation 5 owners is a set of digital trophies available through the PlayStation Stars loyalty program. These are commemorative items, not physical products, and are linked to completing specific in-game challenges. The first challenge-based freebie is the Naoe Hidden Blade, a digital trophy themed after one of the game's main characters. The second trophy, the Yasuke Katana, is obtained by completing the game's Prologue trophy.

However, a timing issue can prevent players from claiming the Yasuke Katana trophy. If a player earned the Prologue trophy before the PlayStation Stars campaign began, the campaign's progress tracking may not recognize the previous completion. This has led to reports of players being unable to claim the trophy despite meeting the in-game requirement, with some reporting that PlayStation Support was unable to resolve the issue. The recommended mitigation is to check PlayStation Stars campaigns immediately upon announcement and ensure all progress is tracked after the campaign start date.

Beyond the collectible trophies, Ubisoft is releasing a substantial free content update (version 1.1.1) for all players. This patch, which is a significant download on all platforms, includes:

• New Story Quest: "Go with the Bo": This quest, releasing on September 16th, introduces a new weapon, the Bo staff, which is exclusive to the character Naoe. Completing the quest grants the player the weapon for use in the main game.
• Level Cap Increase: The player level cap is increased from the default to 100, allowing for continued progression.
• Animus HUB Project: "Sanctuary": This new project allows players to unlock gear themed after Ezio Auditore, a popular character from previous entries in the series, as well as a kusarigama weapon.
• Quality of Life Improvements: The update adds the ability to manually advance the time of day and enhances the functionality of scouts.

Ubisoft has also announced a Year 1 Roadmap that includes a second free story quest in June, a parkour and photo mode update in late May, and a "special collaboration" in the same timeframe. Future content will include the paid Claws of Awaji expansion, which is thematically supported by the free Bo staff quest.

Sources: 1. Assassin's Creed Shadows PS5 Exclusive Freebies and the Yasuke Katana Issue 2. Assassin’s Creed Shadows PS5 Update 1.1.1 Patch Notes 3. Assassin's Creed Shadows Year 1 Roadmap: Free Content and Updates 4. Assassin's Creed Shadows Update 1.1.1: Free Cosmetics and Gameplay Additions 5. PlayStation Store Listing and Console Benefits