How to Fix Assassin’s Creed Shadows Crashing
Image Credit: Ubisoft, Assassin’s Creed Shadows
If Assassin’s Creed Shadows keeps crashing every 30 seconds, you’re not alone. Some players (especially on PS5) can’t even load a save file without the game crashing like it’s allergic to progress. It’s frustrating. But the good news? There are a few ways to stop the madness.
Why Is This Happening?
It’s mostly caused by the Animus Hub trying (and failing) to sync your game to Ubisoft servers. The sync fails, your game panics, and boom—crash. It’s account-specific, which is why some players are fine while others can’t get past the menu.
Fix #1 – Play Offline
Disconnect from the internet.
Play Shadows offline.
No more crashes.
Downside: No trophies or achievements—those require Uplay online syncing. But hey, at least the game works.
Fix #2 – Use a Different Account
On PS5/Xbox, activate your main account as primary. Then play from a new account.
On PC (Steam), make a family account and share the game.
Link a new Uplay profile to that new account.
Since the crash is tied to your old account, this works... for now.
Fix #3 – The “Maybe This Works” Stuff
Try linking a new Uplay profile to your main account.
Reinstall the game.
Reset your console (ouch).
Real talk: These usually don’t fix it. Your best bet is contacting Ubisoft support and sending them a kind-but-desperate message.
For PC Players – Other Crash Causes
If you’re on PC and not dealing with Uplay sync crashes, it might be:
Outdated graphics drivers
Firewall or antivirus software getting nosy
Faulty RAM (yes, it happens)
Some setting deep in your GPU’s soul that hates fun
Final Blurb
If Assassin’s Creed Shadows is crashing constantly, play offline or use a new account to dodge the sync bug. Ubisoft might patch it, but until then, it’s a bit of a DIY fix. Crashes are annoying—but not as annoying as dying to a tutorial enemy because your game froze mid-swing.
