Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Guide to Adding Animals to Your Hideout

After unlocking the Hideout in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, players have the exciting opportunity to personalize their space, including the addition of pets and other animals for companionship. Here’s a detailed guide on how to add animals to the Hideout in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*.

How to Unlock Animals in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Unlocking animals for your Hideout can be achieved through several engaging methods. Whenever Naoe or Yasuke interacts with a cat or dog of a breed they haven't encountered before, that specific animal becomes available for the Hideout. You'll encounter a variety of dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens that can join the League, including the special stray from the pre-order DLC quest "Thrown to the Dogs."

Additionally, Yasuke has a unique method of unlocking smaller animals by painting them. Rabbits, fox kits, tanukis, and monkeys found in the wild can be documented and subsequently added to the Hideout. For those looking to add a touch of farm life, various vendors across Japan offer farm animals like oxen and goats for purchase using mon.

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How to Add Animals to the Hideout in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

To add animals to your Hideout, head to the Hiroma and approach the bench to enter the customization menu. Once in build mode, navigate to the wolf icon on the far right of the menu. This section will showcase all the animal types you’ve unlocked, categorized into dogs, cats, and "other."

Choose the animal you wish to add. This will switch to an overhead view of the Hideout, where you can select an available grid spot to place your new companion. Remember, animals will roam freely once you return to game mode, so they won’t always be in the same spot when you seek them out for a cuddle.

Aside from the unique pup from "Thrown to the Dogs," you can add multiple instances of any animal to the Hideout. However, there’s a cap on the total number of animals you can house, so plan your menagerie wisely. You can always remove or replace animals at any time by entering build mode, erasing the current ones, and adding new ones.

That’s how you can add animals to the Hideout in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, enhancing your personal space and making it truly your own.

*Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.*