At nearly 3 GB (enormous for the time), Patch 1.6 was not a hotfix; it was a partial rebuild. The official patch notes, released via the Ubisoft forums, read less like a list of fixes and more like a confession.

The response to Patch 1.6 has been overwhelmingly positive, leading to a significant reappraisal of the game by players and critics alike. Many players who have returned to the game after its latest updates were very positively surprised. The game is now praised for its breathtaking atmosphere, superior visuals, excellent voice acting, incredible parkour system, and the most detailed map in the series.