The best mods for Assassin's Creed Unity

Summary

• ACU Fixes mod improves gameplay with combat and parkour improvements.
• The Physics Patch & Other Improvements module makes the material more realistic.
• The No-Intro module skips the intro videos and allows for faster game startup.

Assassin's Creed Unity marked its tenth anniversary in 2024, and although it was plagued by numerous bugs at launch, the game has improved significantly over time. With several post-release fixes and updates, Unit turned into a beloved title in assassin's creed community and continues to amaze fans and critics alike with its incredible parkour mechanics and stunning visuals.

On PC, the game continues to enjoy technical, graphical and gameplay improvements thanks to the continuous effort of modders. Whether you're a newcomer to the series or a returning fan, some tweaks are sure to improve the game experience. For those looking to improve the overall experience, here it is the best ways to Assassin's Creed Unity which players can check.

10 ACU fixes

It features several quality of life and gameplay improvements

• Mod type: Quality of life
• Link mode: ACU Fixes

ACU Fixes is a quality of life mod for Assassin's Creed Unityoffering several game fixes that improve input responsiveness, combat and parkour. One of the key features of the ACU Fixes is the ability to throw bombs and use Phantom Blade mid animation (ie when jumping or parrying enemies).

Arno also feels less sticky when taking or exiting cover, giving players more confidence when trying to sneak in. The mod also expands the FOV when aiming bombs, giving players a wider view to drop them effectively. In addition to these fixes, the mod allows the player to change the time and weather, which is ideal for those who want to take some nice photos or simply set the mood for a parkour session.

9 Physics patch and other improvements

Makes fabrics more realistic by improving wind and gravity response

Physics Patch module and other improvements for Unit addresses aged material physics in the vanilla version of the game. Mode improves how Arno's outfit reacts to wind and gravity. The drop and movement of the fabric is much more realistic, adding to the overall presentation of the game.

The modder has also put considerable effort into making sure that different fabrics, such as silk and leather, react according to their weight. Installing the Physics Patch & Other Improvements mod requires the use of another utility called AnvilToolkit.

Key tool for unpacking and repacking game files

CHANGE Assassin's Creed Unity it's not easy because most of the configurable game files are packaged in the .forge and .data file formats. This is where the AnvilToolkit utility shines, allowing players to unpack these files and edit those as needed before repacking them back.

Some of the discussed Assassin's Creed Unity mods will require players to work with the AnvilToolkit. Although the utility is not too difficult to use, it is recommended to go through the detailed tutorial on the mod's GitHub page. Additionally, running AnvilTooklit requires installation .NET 5.

7 Halzoid's outfit manager

Provides nuanced control over outfit customization

Assassin's Creed Unity includes a variety of outfits and color palettes, allowing players to customize Arno's appearance, but Halzoid's Outfit Manager module takes over unit next level customization potential. The mod offers a dedicated color slider, allowing players to adjust the outfit hue, saturation, intensity and even brightness to create custom color palettes.

Halzoid's outfit manager also allows customization of individual gear items and gives players the ability to do so apply transmog. This is an exceptional mode for those who love to change outfits and create unique combinations.

6 AC Unity LOD Fixed

Improve visual fidelity and reduce object pop-in

Despite how great Assassin's Creed Unity The game seems to suffer from a low level of detail and it becomes apparent when players view the world from a sync point. Once players notice this lower LOD, it will be hard to ignore.

Fortunately, AC Unity LOD Fix mod addresses the low LOD issuemaking the open world look rich and detailed. The AC Unity LOD Fix module is based on another widely used utility called Cheat Engine, and the increased level of detail comes at a moderate performance cost and overall image noise.

5 Toggle the HUD

Effortlessly switch between HUDs during gameplay

Assassin's Creed Unity is a visually stunning video game with realistic lighting and environments that make the world feel alive. Sometimes, though, the beauty of the game can seem hidden by the HUD elements. Although they can be completely disabled in the settings menu, this requires players toggle a bunch of individual HUD elements to remove them completely.

Toggle HUD mode makes players effortlessly toggle the HUD with a single hotkey and can even be done in-game. This mod is especially useful for those who prefer a more cinematic gaming experience and like to capture clean screenshots.

4 Assassin's Creed Victory Outfit

Concept Art Outfit Recreation

For those who have been longtime fans of assassin's creed franchise, there's a chance you've heard that Unit originally it was supposed to be called Assassin's Creed Victory. Even leaked concept art has surfaced online, showing off the stunning outfit that was supposed to appear in the game.

Unfortunately, the outfit never made it Unitbut a variation of it was seen in Assassin's Creed Syndicate. The Assassin's Creed Victory outfit mod adds this iconic outfit to the Unitexpanding Arno's wardrobe and giving players more options when it comes to the protagonist's appearance.

3 4K enhanced story characters

Improved visual fidelity for Arno and important NPC characters

Today, most modern hardware can run it Assassin's Creed Unity at higher resolutions, increasing visual fidelity and immersion. However, the game was not originally designed to run at higher resolutions, and many character textures still render at lower resolutions even when running the game at 4k, which can affect the quality of characters in cutscenes .

The 4K Enhanced Story Characters mode allows players to enhance the textures of several key NPCs and make them appear more realistic in cinematic scenes. The mod improves textures for the following characters: Arno, Elise, Bellec, Mirabau, Sophie Trenet, Quemar, Arno's Father, Robespierre, Sivert, Levesque, Rio des Thunes, La Touche, Lafreniere, Rouille and Germain.

2 ACU Original Mod Collection

It features various graphical and visual changes

The ACU Original Mod Collection is a comprehensive four-part collection of tweaks and visual enhancements for Assassin's Creed Unity. The mod brings more outfits from other games in the franchise and fixes minor gameplay issues like low LOD and missing shadowfalls. The module relies on AnvilToolkit to extract and repackage the files.

For those returning to replay the game, it is highly recommended to try the ACU Original Mod Collection to improve your Assassin's Creed Unity experience.

1 No introduction

Skip the intro videos and get into the game in seconds

• Mod type: Quality of life
• Link mode: No-Intro

from Assassin's Creed Unity takes about three minutes, the game waits for all the splash screen logos and intro videos to play first. This wait can quickly become annoying if for those who log in and out of the game regularly, especially when installing and testing mods.

No-Intro mode disables all intro screens and intro videos, allowing players to go straight to the main menu in seconds. It's a great mod for gamers Unit often and want to take action as quickly as possible.