Once you've unlocked the Hideout in *Assassin's Creed Shadows*, you have the exciting opportunity to personalize your space by adding various animals for companionship. Here's a detailed guide on how to bring these furry and feathered friends into your Hideout.

How to Unlock Animals in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Unlocking animals for your Hideout is both fun and rewarding. Every time Naoe or Yasuke interact with a new breed of cat or dog, you unlock that specific animal for your space. From strays to the beloved pup from the pre-order DLC quest "Thrown to the Dogs," there's a wide variety of dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens to welcome into your League.

Additionally, Yasuke can unlock smaller creatures like rabbits, fox kits, tanukis, and monkeys by painting them during his travels. These animals can be documented in the wild and, if you choose, added to your Hideout for a touch of wilderness.

For those interested in farm life, vendors across Japan offer farm animals such as oxen and goats for purchase with mon, allowing you to bring a bit of the countryside into your sanctuary.

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

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To add animals to your Hideout, head into the Hiroma and approach the bench to access the customization menu. Once there, switch to 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 your Hideout. Select an open grid on the map to place your new friend. Keep in mind that once back in game mode, animals will roam freely, so they might not always be in the same spot when you're looking for a cuddle.

You can add multiple instances of the same animal, including the special pup from "Thrown to the Dogs." However, there's a limit to the total number of animals you can have at once. You can always remove or replace critters in build mode to keep your Hideout fresh and exciting.

That's the full scoop on how to add animals to your Hideout in *Assassin's Creed Shadows*!

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