Ubisoft Denies Animus Hub Monetization Rumours

On Thursday, when a leak finally brought news related to Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Animus Hub, covering it with a tidal wave of speculations regarding its monetization. Meanwhile, as fans saw the Battle Pass with cosmetics and pets, they started questioning the fact if paid content will dominate the hub. To put that all into perspective, Ubisoft quickly explained what their plans are on said features to clear up some misconceptions.

The Animus Hub Explained

The Leak

A leaker leaked a few images from the Battle Pass tied to Animus Hub, detailing several items that would be unlocked, which included cosmetics and pets. This went on to fuel debates about whether the hub, rumoured to be called Infinity, would be the hub that introduces paid elements.

Ubisoft's Response: 

On the game's subreddit, community manager Ubi_Waldo said in an accompanying statement:

• All rewards in Animus Hub will be "completely free."
• There will be "frequent content and missions with no added cost."
• Passes for battle and subscribed purchases will not be made.

Updates Hints at Future Details: 

Ubisoft promised that more information about the Animus Hub would be revealed in the coming period as the launch of Assassin's Creed Shadows nears, hoping to eliminate more false information.

The Role of Animus Hub

The Animus Hub shall become the central launcher for all Assassin's Creed games, a new era to the Assassin's Creed franchise.

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Background on Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Originally scheduled for a November 2024 release, the game Assassin's Creed Shadows is scheduled to go live on February 14, 2025, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, promising another fresh chapter in the rich series.

The Animus Hub leak and subsequent clarifications brought to the forefront matters of monetization in gaming, a very hotly debated topic that revolved in the minds of many gamers. On how Ubisoft will keep Animus Hub free, only time will tell, but it would be interesting how Ubisoft plays out this plot. Anyway, February is pretty soon, and more details on the completely entitled Assassin's Creed Shadows along with the fully stretched potential of the Animus Hub are avidly awaited.