Welcome to the Animus Hub: Your Gateway to the Assassin’s Creed Universe
The Assassin’s Creed franchise is taking a bold step forward with the debut of the Animus Hub, launching on March 20, 2025, alongside Assassin’s Creed Shadows. This integrated feature promises to be a game-changer, offering fans a centralized and immersive experience that ties together the franchise's rich history and modern innovations. Whether you're a long-time fan or a newcomer, here’s everything you need to know about this exciting new feature.
What Is the Animus Hub?
The Animus Hub is a seamless entry point into the Assassin’s Creed universe, designed to enhance your gameplay experience in Assassin’s Creed Shadows and beyond. Set within the hacked Dark Animus, this hub integrates modern-day storytelling with in-game functionality, offering access to:
- Memories: A timeline of franchise heroes and their stories.
- Projects: New missions and anomalies within Shadows.
- The Exchange: A system to unlock free rewards.
- The Vault: A repository of modern-day lore and content.
Have you ever wondered how the Animus could evolve to better connect the Assassin’s Creed world? The Animus Hub is Ubisoft’s answer.
The Animus: Powering the Hub
The Animus has always been a cornerstone of the Assassin’s Creed narrative, allowing players to dive into the genetic memories of their ancestors. The Animus Hub builds on this concept, offering a platform that bridges the past, present, and future of the franchise. It’s more than a feature—it’s a storytelling device that evolves with your journey.
What intrigues you most about the Animus? Is it the connection to history or its role in the modern-day narrative?
10 Things You Need to Know About the Animus Hub
To help you get started, here are the top 10 things to know before stepping into the Animus Hub:
1. Available Across All Versions of Assassin’s Creed Shadows
The Animus Hub will be accessible on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Amazon Luna, and Mac. Wherever you play, the Hub will be there.
2. Not a Stand-Alone Launcher
Unlike traditional game hubs, the Animus Hub is fully integrated into Assassin’s Creed Shadows. No separate downloads or installations are required.
3. Access to Period 2 Titles
Own Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Valhalla, Odyssey, or Origins? You can launch these titles directly from the Hub, provided they’re installed on your system.
4. Period 1 Titles Not Yet Supported
While titles before Origins aren’t currently included, Ubisoft plans to expand the Hub’s capabilities in the future.
5. Exclusive Hub Missions
New anomalies and missions, accessible through the Projects feature, are available exclusively in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. These can be accessed via your in-game Target Board.
6. Modern Day Content Integration
Modern-day storytelling comes to life through the Vault in the Animus Hub, with additional content available directly in Shadows.
7. Earn Keys Through Gameplay
Animus Keys, required for unlocking certain content, can only be earned by completing missions. No microtransactions here!
8. Free Rewards for All Players
Every reward in the Animus Hub is completely free. Unlock items and updates simply by playing the game and engaging with its features.
9. Offline and Online Compatibility
While some features, like Memories, work offline, an internet connection unlocks the full potential of the Hub, including live updates and additional content.
10. The Hub Will Evolve
The Animus Hub is just the beginning. Ubisoft has ambitious plans to expand its functionality with new features, content, and rewards in the coming months and years.
Why the Animus Hub Matters
The Animus Hub isn’t just a new feature—it’s a reimagining of how Assassin’s Creed connects its games and stories. By unifying modern-day elements with gameplay, it provides players with a richer, more cohesive experience. Whether you’re exploring timelines, unlocking rewards, or diving into new missions, the Hub is designed to keep you immersed.