Once you've unlocked the Hideout in *Assassin's Creed Shadows*, you have the exciting opportunity to personalize your space, including the addition of pets and other animals for companionship. Here’s a detailed guide on how to add animals to your Hideout in *Assassin's Creed Shadows*.

How to Unlock Animals in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Unlocking animals for your Hideout is a delightful part of the game. Every time Naoe or Yasuke interacts with a new breed of cat or dog by petting them, you'll unlock that specific animal for your Hideout. You'll encounter various dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens, including the special stray from the pre-order DLC quest "Thrown to the Dogs."

Yasuke also has the unique ability to unlock small animals through his painting skill. By documenting rabbits, fox kits, tanukis, and monkeys in the wild, you can add these critters to your Hideout. Moreover, you can purchase farm animals like oxen and goats from vendors across Japan for a varying amount of mon, adding a rustic touch to your space.

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

Choose the animal you wish to add, and you'll be taken to an overhead view of the Hideout. Here, you can 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 won't always be in the same spot for your cuddles.

Except for the special pup from "Thrown to the Dogs," you can add multiple instances of any animal to your Hideout. However, the game sets a limit on the total number of animals you can have at once, so plan your collection wisely. You can always remove or replace animals in build mode if you want to switch things up.

That’s the complete guide 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.*