Summary
- Varying kinds of animals and variants like black Akita can be petted to be part of your pets collection in AC Shadows.
- Players can get their pets by petting animals, finishing Sumi-e paintings, purchasing from specific merchants, or through special quests.
- Placing the pets in empty spaces in your Hideout allows players to have fun companions.
This delightful new feature to the Assassin’s Creed Shadows franchise allows players to collect and display varying animals in their Hideout. They’ll serve as cute companions and eventually reward you as you add them to your collection. Here’s how you can get your own AC Shadows pets.
Petting Stray Animals in Open World
One of the ways to get pets in AC Shadows is by simply petting them in the Open World. Players just need to approach and pet them as they encounter them throughout Japan. Various dogs and cats are roaming the streets and paths of the game world. As you approach these animals, a prompt will show up to let you pet them.
Even the most standoffish cat will leap into Naoe’s hands for some attention and affection. They’re lovable creatures lurking around the open world of Japan. There are unique animal variants available that count as distinct entries to Codex. These include Black Akitas, golden Akitas, or black Akitas puppies. After petting, they’re automatically added to the collection of available pets.
Use Naoe to Complete Sumi-e Paintings
Continue exploring the world as Naoe to receive prompts to sneak up on wild animals and paint them in their natural habitat. Using the Sumi-e painting mechanic allows Naoe to explore her artistic side and adds the animal to your Codex. With this entry, you may even unlock them as your potential pets in AC Shadows.
This method allows you to collect wildlife that might be otherwise unapproachable. It includes animals like Copper Pheasant or mischievous Tanuki which reside in the Japanese countryside.
Purchase Pets from Ornament Vendors
If you have sufficient coins to spare, there are certain merchants, specifically Ornament Vendors, selling pets under the Hideout category. However, they’ll come at a premium price which costs around 560 coins and more. Although costly, it is an easy way to expand your collection without tracking down specific wild animals.
Complete Special Quests
Aside from purchasing from merchants or exploring the world, some unique pets are offered as rewards in special quests. In the pre-order quest “Thrown to the Dogs”, players will receive Tsuki-maru, a loyal stray dog who lost its previous owner. These quest-specific pets often come with distinct personalities and backstories to explore. It makes them a great and special addition to the Hideout.
How to Place Your Pets in Your Hideout
After collecting your newfound pets, you can now add them to your Hideout. Their addition to your space will create you a more vibrant and lively base. Here’s how you can place pets in your Hideout:
- Complete the “From Sparks to Flame” quest to travel to your Hideout.
- You can use the on-screen prompt “Improve Hideout” or go visit the model of a miniature village inside Hiroma.
- On PC, you can click the spacebar to select Build from the Building menu. For PS5 users, select square instead.
- Go to your pet tab in Build Menu where you’ll see it with a dog’s head icon.
- After that, you can browse through your pets collection to select the one you wish to place.
- Then, place your pet anywhere within your village. Make sure that it isn’t occupied by other buildings or spaces.
You can create themed areas in your village or simply fill it with animals you love the most. Most pets can be placed multiple times throughout the Hideout. Only those specifically named pets like Tsuki-maru are limited to being placed once. This is because it has a distinct storyline and name which sets it apart from the rest of your pets.
Final Thoughts
You shouldn’t definitely miss out on AC Shadows pets system as it adds unique excitement to your Hideout. You may get every possible animal variant as your pet by simply approaching them, purchasing, or completing tasks. These pets will help to keep your Hideout alive while you’re not around for quests. Plus, this makes you look forward to your every Hideout visit because of their affection and liveliness.
