Update Notes - Version 3.1.0
Version 3.1.0 - Launch Day!
Version 3.1.0 of the Mobile Animus is now available to download on the Stores!
Join Edward Kenway on a quest to recover a stolen ally ship and collect DNA Fragments for 6 new Heroes in our new Caribbean Campaign!
Keep in mind that the update may take up to 24 hours to appear on your Store.
Update Notes - Version 3.1.0
Version 3.1.0 is almost here! This update includes a new Campaign, 6 new Heroes, 4 new Weapons, and a new Helix Rift Event Calendar! Read on to learn more about the new features and improvements included in this update.
New Caribbean Campaign
Prepare to embark on a journey to the Caribbean Sea! Our new Campaign will take you to 1713 CE where you will join Edward Kenway on a mission to recover a stolen ally ship!
Here is a sneak peek at our Caribbean Campaign Missions:
We've added music from AC IV: Black Flag to this Campaign so you're going to want to play with the sound on! :cool:
As with our first Campaign to Norway, we will be adding additional Missions to the Campaign at a later date that will add further challenge and opportunity to collect more DNA Fragments.
Meet our Campaign Heroes
Play Campaign Missions to collect DNA Fragments for our 6 newest Heroes! Read on to learn more about them:
Irekanni, the Unwavering Rebel!
Born in the Oyo Kingdom of Western Africa, sometime in the late 17th century, Irekanni had a troubled childhood. Over-strict parents forced a rebellious streak to develop in her from a young age and she frequently got into trouble. Things came to a head when her father forced her into an unwanted marriage with an abusive husband. She killed the man and, although it was in self defense, was jailed for the crime and sold to be shipped overseas. Irekanni ended up at a sugar cane plantation in Haiti, where conditions were atrocious and the taskmasters were brutal. She kept quiet for a time, almost broken by the betrayal of her family and people, but she had always coveted freedom above all things. Within a year of her arrival, Irekanni secretly organized an uprising of the plantation’s field workers. They killed their overseers and the plantation owner, and then sailed for the freedom of the open sea. It was in Nassau that Irekanni met Mary Read, who sensed a kindred spirit in the towering tribeswoman. She introduced Irekanni to the creed and easily convinced her to join in their fight against the oppressive Templars. After the fall of Nassau, she continued to operate in the Caribbean and Atlantic, disrupting the slave trade and damaging Templar control of the region.
Rarity: Common
Class: Enforcer
Role: Tank
Weapon Type: Axe
Armor Type: Heavy
Skills:
Hearty Constitution
Retaliate
Taunt
Forager
Heloise, the Earnest Educator!
Born into a life of slavery, Heloise lived an early life of instability and hardship that only ended when she was able to earn her freedom and gain an education. In the years that followed, Heloise became employed as a teacher for the children of English families in a small integrated town in Jamaica. She cared deeply for the children in her school and worked diligently to protect them and pass on her education. After witnessing a murder near her school and having to defend her children from Templar harassment, Heloise had no choice but to take on a life of combat to protect her young ones. She was introduced to the Assassin Order by one of her patrons and they taught her the subtle art of Assassination. Using her many connections, she worked primarily as an informant and liaison for the Caribbean Brotherhood.
Rarity: Common
Class: Specialist
Role: Support
Weapon Type: Hidden Blades
Armor Type: Light
Skills:
Assassination Novice
Wild Slash
Zeal of the Covenant
Wise Mentor
Jibral, the Travelling Merchant!
Jibral Bin Said was born into a wealthy family and had an easy early childhood in Nassau. However, unbeknownst to a young Jibral his father was a member of the Templar Order. When his father could no longer endure the heinous acts of the Order he defected and his family began a life of hiding. Two years later, Jibral’s parents were murdered by the Templars after a man named Cade, a supposed close friend of the family, made a deal with the Order. Jibral was allowed to live, however, and soon made a life for himself as a traveling merchant, hoping to find information on Cade’s whereabouts. Jibral’s search led him to the Brotherhood, who agreed to assist him if he joined their cause. With their help Jibral was able to find and kill Cade, avenging his parents. He agreed to continue assisting the Assassins in their fight against the Templars, hoping to one day rid the world of their presence.
Rarity: Common
Class: Shadow
Role: Stealth
Weapon Type: Large Sword
Armor Type: Medium
Skills:
Light Step
Stealth Adept
Swift Cut
Gold Finder
Ivo, the Wandering Rogue!
Ivo Jolicoeur was born in 1685 to a rich family. He had a studious upbringing and became well versed in many subjects. As Ivo grew older he became disenfranchised with how the world worked and drifted from one profession to the next, refusing to rely on his family wealth to make do. In his time he was a capable trader, thief, privateer, soldier, and most notably a gambler, able to swindle money from even the finest scoundrels. Though Ivo never married he did settle down briefly with a girl and eventually the two bore a daughter, Jacquotte Jolicoeur. Unfortunately Ivo was unable to keep his feet in one place for long and he eventually returned to life as a wanderer.
Rarity: Rare
Class: Shadow
Role: Navigation
Weapon Type: Hammer
Armor Type: Medium
Skills:
Cheap Shot
Freerunning Expert
Stealth Novice
Shadow Mentor
NEW Skill:
Snake Eyes - Deals X% damage to an enemy and buffs the user randomly for 5% critical chance, attack, and/or defense for 8 ticks
Jacquotte, the Clever Adventurer!
Jacquotte Jolicoeur was born in 1710 and was raised by her grandparents to a life of wealth and luxury. Fearful that she may follow in her father Ivo’s footsteps, Jacquotte made a point to constantly humble herself and developed an aptitude for studying and research. Jacquotte became interested in tinkering and invented a number of small mechanisms during her early adulthood. Some time later Jacquotte learned of her father’s whereabouts and left to tour the Caribbean in search of him, and to learn more of the world around her. Jacquotte was an impressive woman known for her mechanical proficiency and talents in fencing and literature. She wrote numerous books detailing her travels and was able to assist many during her time.
Rarity: Rare
Class: Specialist
Role: Disarm
Weapon Type: Sword
Armor Type: Medium
Skills:
Disarm Expert
Fencer's Reflex
Lockpick Novice
Tactical Strike
Scholar
Leonidas, the King of Sparta!
Leonidas I of Sparta was a king of Sparta and direct descendent of the Isu. He was also related to the founders of the Hidden Ones, Aya of Alexandrea and the Medjay Bayek of Siwa. Leonidas was most known for his actions during the Battle of Thermopylae where he directly fought against the invading Achaemenid Empire of Xerses I. Though the battle cost him his life, his death eventually allowed for a Greek victory over the Achaemenid Empire, creating the Legend of Leonidas. Leonidas was a courageous warrior and caring king who put the future of Sparta above all else. He was known for his fury in combat and was an inspiration to Spartans both before and after his death.
Rarity: Legendary
Class: Enforcer
Role: AOE
Weapon Type: Polearm
Armor Type: Heavy
Skills:
Fury
Parry
Ring of Chaos
Outnumbered
Master-at-arms
NEW Skills:
Brutal Rush - Strike all enemies in front of the user for X% attack power
For Sparta - Buffs Leonidas' attack by X% for 20 ticks
NEW Weapons
As many of you have already seen on social media, the following three new Tier 5 Weapons and new Legendary Weapon will be available in this update:
Craft the Axe of the Crusader, which can be equipped by Natakas:
Craft the Extortionate Pair, which can be equipped by Maximo:
Craft the Striking Chance, which can be equipped by Kensa:
Craft the Spear of Leonidas, a new Legendary Weapon exclusive to Leonidas:
We will be adding more Gear Items in future updates, stay tuned!
NEW Helix Rift Event Calendar
We have added a NEW in-game Helix Rift Event Calendar!
On version 3.1.0, you will be able to see upcoming Helix Rift Events and the event reward Heroes without leaving the game:
With the addition of this new calendar, we will no longer be posting the monthly "Helix Rift Sequence" on the forum and social media as upcoming events will now be viewable in game.
Bug Fixes and Improvements
In this update, you will now be able to sort your Heroes from lowest Power Score to Highest when rushing Missions!
We have made some improvements to the Abstergo Rewards icon and we will be adding more ways to earn rewards by watching ads in the Shop.
This update also includes further optimizations that should reduce the amount of crashes some players have been experiencing in their games.
The following community-reported issues were fixed in this update:
- Fixed an issue where bonus stats no longer applied to Stealth and Air Assassinations
- Fixed the Nimble Opponent Skill (Rank 5) to now roll a 25% chance of dodge increase once at the start of combat against a single opponent
- Fixed an issue where an exclamation mark appeared on Heroes even when there was no better Gear Item to equip
- Fixed an issue where a softlock occurred after killing an enemy using a skill with a bleed or poison effect before a cutscene
- Fixed the Wise Council health bonus so that it stacks with other similar bonuses
- Fixed the Wise Council accuracy bonus to be passive instead of lasting for only a single Tick
- Fixed multiple instances where the blue Animus background appeared when navigating between various menu screens
Version 3.1.0 is set to launch on June 22nd, though it may take up to 24 hours for the update to appear on your Store.
We can't wait for you to play our new Campaign and hear your feedback!
-Bunny