Ubisoft releases official companion app for Assassin’s Creed Unity

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Ubisoft has today posted the official companion app for its new hit console and PC video game, Assassin’s Creed Unity. Set within Paris, during the French Revolution, this is the seventh major installment in the popular Assassin’s Creed series.

Those who have purchased the game, or plan to, will definitely want to check out the app, which includes a 3D, interactive map and glyph puzzles that unlock new Brotherhood missions. It also offers useful content like tutorials and training tips.

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Here are some other notable features:

  • Nomad Brotherhood – Only in the Companion, manage your own Assassins and send your Nomad Brotherhood on missions. Your success will unlock exclusive missions and rewards in Assassin’s Creed® Unity!
  • Heat maps – Detailed community Heatmaps for each mission show the paths taken by other players, including conflicts they faced and kills they made, allowing you to better plan your strategies.
  • Equipment – View the statistics of all wearable items in Assassin’s Creed® Unity; try them out and see how different combinations affect your abilities.
  • Gear – View the statistics of all wearable items in Assassin’s Creed® Unity; try them out and see how different combinations affect Arno’s skills.

And here is an official trailer for the game:

Companion mobile apps for major console games are usually underwhelming, but this one looks like it’s worth giving a shot. If you’re interested, you can find Assassin’s Creed Unity Companion in the App Store for free. Requires a Uplay account.

Looking for Assassin’s Creed games in the App Store? Check out Assassin’s Creed Pirates and Assassin’s Creed Memories.