In a hushed unveiling, Ubisoft stealthily disclosed fresh details about Assassin’s Creed Infinity, a central hub slated to debut alongside Assassin’s Creed Shadows, on the franchise’s official Reddit channel. The covert reveal not only unveiled the official title of Animus Hub but also confirmed that the rewards would be complimentary.
Responding to a datamined leak that was swiftly scrubbed following a DMCA request, the post shed light on a multitude of Animus Hub intricacies and its integration with Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Besides introducing the moniker, it was revealed that Animus Hub would feature a battle pass showcasing cosmetics obtainable with Isu Coins, the in-game currency. This revelation sparked assumptions of potential microtransactions.
Assassin’s Creed Reddit community manager Ubi_Waldo dispelled the swirling rumors as “inaccurate” while affirming the Animus Hub designation. Ubi_Waldo elucidated that although rewards are in store at the hub, they will be “entirely free.” The post explicitly stated, “There are no paid subscriptions or paid battle pass featured in the Animus Hub.”
Amidst swirling uncertainty surrounding the Animus Hub’s nature, the code name Assassin’s Creed Infinity was slated for a transition. Ubisoft thrust it into the limelight as part of a “cross-studio, collaborative structure” helmed by Assassin’s Creed franchise veterans from Ubisoft Montreal and Ubisoft Quebec. The announcement left many pondering whether it denoted a new game or simply a team moniker, with Ubisoft evidently placing the weight of Assassin’s Creed’s future upon its shoulders.
A Bloomberg report sent shockwaves through the gaming realm by forecasting Infinity as a “massive online platform that evolves over time,” housing multiple dynamic settings as the franchise progressed. However, an enlightening IGN interview later clarified that it serves as a hub hosting all Assassin’s Creed titles, kicking off with Assassin’s Creed Shadows. This Animus-infused launcher will narrate a distinctive story – hence the fresh designation.
Nonetheless, Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot’s 2022 assertion that the Animus Hub would not operate on a free-to-play model threw a curveball. The unfolding of the final product is eagerly anticipated as Shadows ushers in its much-anticipated release on February 14, 2025.
