The best mods for Assassin's Creed Unity

Summary

• ACU Fixes mod improves gameplay with improvements to combat and parkour.
• Mod Physics Patch & Other Improvements makes the fabric more realistic.
• The No-Intro mod skips the intro videos and allows the game to launch faster.

Assassin's Creed Unity celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2024, and while it was marred by numerous bugs at launch, the game has improved significantly over time. With several fixes and updates after launch Unity turned into a beloved title in Assassin's Creed community and continues to amaze fans and critics alike with its incredible parkour mechanics and breathtaking visuals.

On PC, the game continues to enjoy technical, graphical and gameplay improvements thanks to the constant efforts of modders. Whether you're new to the series or a returning fan, some mods are sure to enhance the game experience. For those looking to enhance the overall experience, here they are best mods for Assassin's Creed Unity which players can verify.

10 ACU repairs

It features several quality of life and gameplay improvements

• Mod type: Quality of life
• Mod Link: ACU fixes

ACU Fixes is a quality of life mod Assassin's Creed Unitywhich offers several game fixes improve input response, combat and parkour. One of the key features of the ACU patches is the ability to drop bombs and use Phantom Blade's medium animation (i.e. when jumping or parrying enemies​​​​​​).

Arno also feels less sticky when taking or leaving cover, giving players more confidence when attempting a stealth infiltration. The mod also expands the FOV when targeting bombs, giving players a wider view to throw them effectively. In addition to these fixes, the mod also allows the player to change the time of day and weather, which is perfect for those who want to take beautiful photos or simply set the mood for a parkour session.

9 Physics fix and other improvements

Makes fabrics more realistic by improving response to wind and gravity

Mod The Physics Patch & Other Improvements for Unity solves the physics of old substances in the vanilla version of the game. Mod improves how Arn's clothing reacts to wind and gravity. The fall and movement of the fabric is much more realistic, which adds to the overall presentation of the game.

The modder also invested a lot of effort in making sure that different fabrics like silk and leather react according to their weight. Installing the Physics Patch & Other Improvements module requires the use of another tool called AnvilToolkit.

Key tool for unpacking and repacking game files

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

Several discussed Assassin's Creed Unity mods will require players to work with the AnvilToolkit. While using the tool isn't too difficult, we recommend going through the detailed tutorial on the mod's GitHub page. Additionally, AnvilTooklit requires installation to run .NET 5.

7 Halzoid's Outfit Manager

It provides different control over clothing customization

Assassin's Creed Unity includes different outfits and color palettes that allow players to customize Arn's appearance, but requires Halzoid's Outfit Manager mod Unity customization potential to the next level. The mod features a dedicated color slider that allows players to customize their outfits hue, saturation, intensity and even gloss to create your own color palettes.

Halzoid's Outfit Manager also allows customization of individual equipment items, giving players the option apply transmog. This is an exceptional mod for those who like to play with outfits and create unique combinations.

6 AC Unity LOD fix

Improve visual fidelity and reduce object popping

Despite how great Assassin's Creed Unity looks, the game suffers from a low level of detail and this shows when players view the world from a sync point. Once players notice this inferior LOD, it will be hard to ignore.

Fortunately, the AC Unity LOD Fix module solves the problem of low LODso the open world looks rich and detailed. AC Unity LOD Fix mod relies on another widely used utility called Cheat Engine and the increased level of detail comes in slight performance cost and general image noise.

5 Toggle HUD

Easy HUD switching during gameplay

Assassin's Creed Unity is a visually stunning video game with realistic lighting and environments that make the world feel alive. However, sometimes the game's beauty can seem to be obscured by the HUD elements. While they can be completely disabled in the settings menu, it requires the player to do so toggle a bunch of individual HUD elements to remove them completely.

The Toggle HUD mod allows players to toggle the HUD with a single hotkey, and it can even be done in-game. This mod is especially useful for those who prefer a more cinematic gameplay experience and love taking clean screenshots.

4 Assassin's Creed Victory Outfit

Concept Art Clothing Recreation

For those who are longtime fans Assassin's Creed franchise, there's a chance they've heard it Unity should have been called originally Assassin's Creed Victory. There have even been leaked concepts online showing off the striking outfit that was supposed to appear in the game.

Unfortunately, the outfit never arrived Unitybut its variation was seen in Assassin's Creed Syndicate. Assassin's Creed Victory outfit mod adds this iconic outfit Unityexpands Arn's wardrobe and gives players more options when it comes to the protagonist's appearance.

3 Enhanced 4K story characters

Improved visual fidelity for Arno and important NPC characters

Today, most modern hardware can run 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 are still rendered at lower resolutions even when the game is running at 4k, which can affect the quality of characters in cutscenes.

The 4K Improved Story Characters mod allows players to improve the textures of several key NPCs and make them more realistic in cutscenes. The mod upscales 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 The original collection of ACU mods

It features various graphical and visual improvements

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

For those coming back to play the game again, we strongly encourage you to try the original collection of ACU mods and improve them Assassin's Creed Unity experience.

1 Non-Intro

It skips the intro videos and jumps into the game in seconds

• Mod type: Quality of life
• Mod Link: No introduction

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

The No-Intro mod disables all splash screens and intro videos, allowing players to go straight to the main menu in seconds. It's a great mod for those who play Unity often and want to get into the action as quickly as possible.