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

Unlocking the Hideout in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* opens up a delightful array of customization options, including the ability to add pets and other animals for companionship. Here’s a detailed guide on how to enrich your Hideout with these furry and feathered friends.

How to Unlock Animals in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, interacting with new breeds of cats and dogs allows Naoe or Yasuke to unlock them for the Hideout. Each time you pet a previously unencountered breed, it becomes available to add to your space. The game features a variety of dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens, including the special stray from the pre-order DLC quest "Thrown to the Dogs."

Yasuke has a unique method of unlocking smaller animals by painting them. This includes rabbits, fox kits, tanukis, and monkeys, which you can encounter and document during your travels. Once painted, these animals can also be added to your Hideout.

For those interested in farm life, various vendors across Japan sell farm animals like oxen and goats. These can be purchased with in-game currency, mon, adding a rustic charm to your Hideout.

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

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

Choose the animal you wish to add, and you'll be taken to an overhead view of the Hideout. Select an open grid on the map to place your new companion. Remember, animals will roam freely once you return to game mode, so they might not always be where you left them when you're ready for a cuddle.

You can add multiple instances of the same animal, except for the unique "Thrown to the Dogs" pup. However, there's a cap on the total number of animals you can have, so plan your menagerie accordingly. If you change your mind, you can always remove or replace animals by erasing them in build mode and adding new ones.

That’s everything you need to know about adding animals to your Hideout in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. Enjoy your new companions and the cozy atmosphere they bring to your space!

*Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is now available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, inviting players to explore its rich world and personalize their Hideout with a variety of delightful animals.