Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
I previews the brand new Assassin's Creed Shadows Animus Hub early at Ubisoft Quebec's Studios, where in this video, I go over gameplay details you need to know as well as give you a breakdown on how this will change the franchise going forward!
Assassin's Creed Shadows is an upcoming action role-playing game developed by Ubisoft Quebec and published by Ubisoft. The game is the 14th major installment in the Assassin's Creed series and the successor to 2023's Assassin's Creed Mirage, as well as the first title to be included in the Assassin's Creed: Animus Hub platform.
AC Shadows is scheduled to release for PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox Series X/S, macOS, and iPadOS on March 20, 2025.
*Disclaimer:* All footage and topics discussed in this video have been officially shared with me by Ubisoft. All gameplay captured and footage shown adheres to the parameters set by Ubisoft in line with the UK and worldwide embargo guidelines; issued for release on the 23rd of January at 1700, 2025.
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tiktok.com/@andyreloads
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══════════ Credit & Thanks ════════
*Thank you:* Thanks to the amazing @ubisoftuk for allowing me early access to make this video for the community, as well as Silvia at the UK team.
My additional thanks to the very patient, enthusiastic and welcoming Ubisoft Quebec team for taking the time to speak to me and show me their game!
═════════ Background Info ═════════
The Animus Hub is an upcoming feature set to make its debut in Assassin's Creed Shadows, which will connect multiple installments of the Assassin's Creed franchise. Initially announced at a standalone launcher under the name Assassin's Creed Infinity, Ubisoft revealed more details about the Animus Hub in January 2025, ahead of Shadows' release, including the fact that it would be a component present in all upcoming Assassin's Creed titles, meant to help immerse players in the games' fictional universe. From the Animus Hub, players can launch all Assassin's Creed games installed on their system, complete "Projects" to earn in-game rewards, and access an extensive database called "the Vault", which also contains elements related to the overarching modern-day narrative. At launch, the only games to be included in the Animus Hub will be Shadows, Origins, Odyssey, Valhalla, and Mirage, with more titles set to be added over time.
The Animus Hub was first announced as a new live-service title codenamed Assassin's Creed Infinity in April 2021. This led to a collaboration to develop the "most ambitious game" in the series yet: Assassin's Creed Infinity. Infinity was initially envisioned to be similar to Fortnite and Grand Theft Auto Online, in that it would be more of a service, rather than a game, intended to be an entry point for future Assassin's Creed titles for players as well as to simplify the development of these games across Ubisoft's studios.
According to Côté, Infinity would be used to present the modern-day setting of the Assassin's Creed games involving the Animus, while each game would be focused on the historical setting. In September 2022, more details about Assassin's Creed Animus Hub were revealed, including the fact that the first two games to be included in Infinity would be the then-upcoming Assassin's Creed Shadows and Assassin's Creed: Codename Hexe. In January 2025, Ubisoft officially announced Infinity's rebranding to the Animus Hub and that it would no longer be a standalone title, but rather a feature present in all upcoming Assassin's Creed games.
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═════════ Timestamps ════════
00:00 | Important Info You Need to Know
00:48 | What is the Animus Hub?
02:05 | Modern Day Story Explained
03:56 | What is the Animus Ego? (Dark Animus)
03:39 | What is the Memories Hub?
05:58 | Memory Character Screens
06:15 | Will Cloud Saves Work Across Platforms?
07:10 | What is the Projects Hub?
08:19 | What are the Free Rewards? (Battle Pass)
08:59 | What are the Anomalies? (Battle Pass)
09:56 | What is the Exchange? (Weekly Shop)
10:53 | Concerns about the Exchange
12:33 | Exchange Manipulation (MTX)
13:46 | What is the Vault Hub? (Modern Day Story)
14:26 | Final Thoughts & More Concerns
16:05 | Idea: Could AC become free to play?
16:48 | Exclusive Info
═════════ Hashtags ═════════
| #AssassinsCreedShadows | #ACShadows | #AssassinsCreed
I previews the brand new Assassin's Creed Shadows Animus Hub early at Ubisoft Quebec's Studios, where in this video, I go over gameplay details you need to know as well as give you a breakdown on how this will change the franchise going forward!
Assassin's Creed Shadows is an upcoming action role-playing game developed by Ubisoft Quebec and published by Ubisoft. The game is the 14th major installment in the Assassin's Creed series and the successor to 2023's Assassin's Creed Mirage, as well as the first title to be included in the Assassin's Creed: Animus Hub platform.
AC Shadows is scheduled to release for PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox Series X/S, macOS, and iPadOS on March 20, 2025.
*Disclaimer:* All footage and topics discussed in this video have been officially shared with me by Ubisoft. All gameplay captured and footage shown adheres to the parameters set by Ubisoft in line with the UK and worldwide embargo guidelines; issued for release on the 23rd of January at 1700, 2025.
═══════════ Cool Links ══════════
instagram.com/andyreloads
tiktok.com/@andyreloads
discord.com/invite/andyreloads
══════════ Credit & Thanks ════════
*Thank you:* Thanks to the amazing @ubisoftuk for allowing me early access to make this video for the community, as well as Silvia at the UK team.
My additional thanks to the very patient, enthusiastic and welcoming Ubisoft Quebec team for taking the time to speak to me and show me their game!
═════════ Background Info ═════════
The Animus Hub is an upcoming feature set to make its debut in Assassin's Creed Shadows, which will connect multiple installments of the Assassin's Creed franchise. Initially announced at a standalone launcher under the name Assassin's Creed Infinity, Ubisoft revealed more details about the Animus Hub in January 2025, ahead of Shadows' release, including the fact that it would be a component present in all upcoming Assassin's Creed titles, meant to help immerse players in the games' fictional universe. From the Animus Hub, players can launch all Assassin's Creed games installed on their system, complete "Projects" to earn in-game rewards, and access an extensive database called "the Vault", which also contains elements related to the overarching modern-day narrative. At launch, the only games to be included in the Animus Hub will be Shadows, Origins, Odyssey, Valhalla, and Mirage, with more titles set to be added over time.
The Animus Hub was first announced as a new live-service title codenamed Assassin's Creed Infinity in April 2021. This led to a collaboration to develop the "most ambitious game" in the series yet: Assassin's Creed Infinity. Infinity was initially envisioned to be similar to Fortnite and Grand Theft Auto Online, in that it would be more of a service, rather than a game, intended to be an entry point for future Assassin's Creed titles for players as well as to simplify the development of these games across Ubisoft's studios.
According to Côté, Infinity would be used to present the modern-day setting of the Assassin's Creed games involving the Animus, while each game would be focused on the historical setting. In September 2022, more details about Assassin's Creed Animus Hub were revealed, including the fact that the first two games to be included in Infinity would be the then-upcoming Assassin's Creed Shadows and Assassin's Creed: Codename Hexe. In January 2025, Ubisoft officially announced Infinity's rebranding to the Animus Hub and that it would no longer be a standalone title, but rather a feature present in all upcoming Assassin's Creed games.
══════ More AndyReloads ══════
🎬 | So, is Assassin's Creed Shadows any good? (No Spoilers)
youtu.be/xBeZ3j90Mpo
🎬 | AndyReloads | The Ultimate Update on Assassin's Creed Shadows in 2025
youtu.be/NlmU1u416i0
🎬 | AndyReloads | I got to see 3x private demos of Assassin's Creed Shadows... (New Gameplay & Impressions)
youtu.be/vAE9tKjXWCI
🎬 | AndyReloads | I did NOT expect this in Assassin's Creed Shadows...
youtu.be/mGaTHlklIeQ
🎬 | AndyReloads | Assassin's Creed Shadows Trailer Breakdown - Exciting NEW Details!
youtu.be/8UFYL18-eQg
═════════ Timestamps ════════
00:00 | Important Info You Need to Know
00:48 | What is the Animus Hub?
02:05 | Modern Day Story Explained
03:56 | What is the Animus Ego? (Dark Animus)
03:39 | What is the Memories Hub?
05:58 | Memory Character Screens
06:15 | Will Cloud Saves Work Across Platforms?
07:10 | What is the Projects Hub?
08:19 | What are the Free Rewards? (Battle Pass)
08:59 | What are the Anomalies? (Battle Pass)
09:56 | What is the Exchange? (Weekly Shop)
10:53 | Concerns about the Exchange
12:33 | Exchange Manipulation (MTX)
13:46 | What is the Vault Hub? (Modern Day Story)
14:26 | Final Thoughts & More Concerns
16:05 | Idea: Could AC become free to play?
16:48 | Exclusive Info
═════════ Hashtags ═════════
| #AssassinsCreedShadows | #ACShadows | #AssassinsCreed
