With Assassin's Creed Shadows not only launches another chapter in the epic saga, but also a new era for the game series. The Animus Hubthe latest expansion in the universe of Assassin's Creedrepresents the bridge between the past and the future. As a player, you not only immerse yourself in the past of your ancestors, but also enter a new dimension of gaming - one that seamlessly switches back and forth between the different eras and experiences of the series. But what makes the Animus Hub so special? What can we expect from this new feature? Here's everything you need to know.
The Animus: The driving force behind the story
The Animus has always been a central component of the Assassin's Creed-series. It is the key that gives us access to the genetic memories of our ancestors and allows us to immerse ourselves in history. But the Animus is more than just a technological device - it is the heart of the game, enabling us to link the past and present.
With the Animus Hub in Assassin's Creed Shadows takes this idea even further. The Hub is not just another feature, but a complete platform that connects the entire Assassin's Creed universe. In a world where past and present are increasingly merging, the Animus is more than ever a fascinating and powerful tool. In the game, it serves as a kind of start screen that you see first.
The Animus Hub: Your connection to the Assassin's Creed world
What exactly is the Animus Hub? Quite simply, it's your gateway to a wealth of new content designed specifically for Assassin's Creed Shadows were developed. The Hub is integrated directly into the game and offers you a unique way to immerse yourself in the story and experience additional content. But the Hub is more than just a menu - it's an interactive platform that allows you to experience new quests, browse the timeline of the series' main heroes and even unlock rewards.
In the Animus Hub, you can complete the various missions in Assassin's Creed Shadows experience, but also quests from other Assassin's Creed titles such as Assassin's Creed Mirage or Assassin's Creed Valhalla if they are installed on your system. This allows you to experience the entire series without having to switch games - a real relief for anyone who wants to enjoy the entire universe in one go.
The functions of the Animus Hub: what you should know
Before you plunge into the depths of the Animus, there are a few important things to note. The Animus Hub is fully integrated into Assassin's Creed Shadows and is used as the central start screen for the game. This is not a stand-alone launcher, but a central point of contact for all relevant and available content. Alternatively, the Animus Hub searches for the relevant product entry in the PlayStation Store or offers cloud streaming for PlayStation Plus users, if available.
One important point: the Animus Hub is currently not available for games before Assassin's Creed Origins available. This means that you cannot use older titles such as Assassin's Creed 2 or Assassin's Creed Brotherhood in the hub. But don't worry: the hub is constantly being developed and over time, more functions and new games will be supported.
The hub also offers a range of modern content that tells the story of Assassin's Creed Shadows expand. Here you can immerse yourself in the "Modern Day" story, which connects the past and present. But the real highlight of the hub is the rewards you can unlock by playing. All rewards in the Animus Hub are free, and you can only earn them by completing missions. No microtransactions, no real money purchases - just you and the game.
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Important functions at a glance
- Free rewardsAll rewards in the Animus Hub are free and are unlocked by completing missions.
- Availability on all platforms: The hub is available for all versions of Assassin's Creed Shadows available - from PlayStation 5 to Windows PC and Mac.
- Available offlineThe hub also works in offline mode, but some functions such as the project functions and access to live content are only available with an internet connection.
- Access to new contentThe Hub is regularly expanded with new quests, missions and rewards.
The launch of the Animus Hub is just the first step towards an exciting future for the Assassin's Creed-series. Ubisoft has ambitious plans to further expand the hub and continue the story of Assassin's Creed even more closely with the modern world. The Animus Hub is the ideal place to experience all these developments - and this is just the beginning of a long journey together. So look forward to lots of new content and exciting expansions that will follow in the coming months and years.
The Animus Hub will be available for the first time with the release of Assassin's Creed Shadows on March 20.
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Additional content: The quest "A Dog's Life" (from release), the upcoming expansion "The Claws of Awaji" (at a later date), the download code for the additional content can be found on a flyer in the game box
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