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	'''Anvil''', known as '''Scimitar''' until 2009, is an engine developed by [[Ubisoft\|Ubisoft Montreal]] for use with two of its most successful franchises, ''[[Assassin's Creed (series)\|Assassin's Creed]]'' and ''{{Wiki\|Prince of Persia}}''. One of its most innovative features is its use of Autodesk's ~~[http://gameware.autodesk.com/humanIK~~ HumanIK~~] middle-ware~~ package.<ref name="GamingExecellence">{{Cite web\|url=http://www.gamingexcellence.com/ps3/features/13.shtml\|title=Exclusive: Assassin's Creed Q&A - The Scimitar Engine\|author=Feature Staff\|publisher=''GamingExcellence''\|date=25 October 2007\|accessdate=12 May 2012\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190910164612/http://www.gamingexcellence.com/features/exclusive-assassins-creed-q-and-a-the-scimitar-engine\|archivedate=10 September 2019}}</ref>		'''Anvil''', known as '''Scimitar''' until 2009, is a game engine developed by [[Ubisoft\|Ubisoft Montreal]] for use with two of its most successful franchises, ''[[Assassin's Creed (series)\|Assassin's Creed]]'' and ''{{Wiki\|Prince of Persia}}''. One of its most innovative features is its use of Autodesk's HumanIK middleware package.<ref name="GamingExecellence">{{Cite web\|url=http://www.gamingexcellence.com/ps3/features/13.shtml\|title=Exclusive: Assassin's Creed Q&A - The Scimitar Engine\|author=Feature Staff\|publisher=''GamingExcellence''\|date=25 October 2007\|accessdate=12 May 2012\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190910164612/http://www.gamingexcellence.com/features/exclusive-assassins-creed-q-and-a-the-scimitar-engine\|archivedate=10 September 2019}}</ref>

	==Development==		==Development==
	According to ~~the~~ technical director [[Claude Langlais]], modeling is done in {{Wiki\|Autodesk 3ds Max}} for ~~environment,~~ and in {{Wiki\|ZBrush}} for characters. Autodesk's HumanIK ~~aids~~ in calculating the positions of the ~~playable~~ character's hands and feet in the world, such that they ~~convey~~ a convincing animation sequence. The engine was improved in ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' ~~in order~~ to include day and night cycles, enhanced lighting, reflections, AI, and NPC navigation systems.<ref name="AC2 Engine">{{Cite web\|url=http://www.pcgameshardware.com/aid,684874/Assassins-Creed-2-Engine-detailed/News/\|title=Assassins Creed 2: Engine detailed\|author=Bayer, Thilo\|publisher=''PC Games Hardware''\|date=19 May 2009\|accessdate=12 May 2012\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120222154931/http://www.pcgameshardware.com/aid,684874/Assassins-Creed-2-Engine-detailed/News/\|archivedate=22 February 2012}}</ref>		According to technical director [[Claude Langlais]], modeling was done in {{Wiki\|Autodesk 3ds Max}} for environments and in {{Wiki\|ZBrush}} for characters. Autodesk's HumanIK aided in calculating the positions of the player character's hands and feet in the world, such that they conveyed a convincing animation sequence. The engine was improved in ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' to include day and night cycles, enhanced lighting, reflections, AI, and NPC navigation systems.<ref name="AC2 Engine">{{Cite web\|url=http://www.pcgameshardware.com/aid,684874/Assassins-Creed-2-Engine-detailed/News/\|title=Assassins Creed 2: Engine detailed\|author=Bayer, Thilo\|publisher=''PC Games Hardware''\|date=19 May 2009\|accessdate=12 May 2012\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120222154931/http://www.pcgameshardware.com/aid,684874/Assassins-Creed-2-Engine-detailed/News/\|archivedate=22 February 2012}}</ref>

	===AnvilNext===		===AnvilNext===
	[[File:AnvilnextLogo.png\|thumb\|250px\|The AnvilNext logo]]		[[File:AnvilnextLogo.png\|thumb\|250px\|The AnvilNext logo]]
	As the successor to ~~the~~ Anvil, the AnvilNext engine ~~boasts~~ several new technological tools for developers ~~to work with~~, including deferred lighting, ambient occlusion, support for a dynamic weather cycling system, a new camera mode, improved crowd AI, as well as advancements in animation and ~~improved~~ visuals. The technology pioneered in the game ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''.<ref name="GI">{{Cite web\|url=http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2012/03/28/ac-iii-the-redesigned-anvil-engine.aspx\|title=Assassin's Creed III: The Redesigned Anvil Engine\|author=Bertz, Matt\|publisher=''{{Wiki\|Game Informer}}''\|date=28 March 2012\|accessdate=12 May 2012\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120330004433/http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2012/03/28/ac-iii-the-redesigned-anvil-engine.aspx\|archivedate=30 March 2012}}</ref>		As the successor to Anvil, the AnvilNext engine boasted several new technological tools for developers, including deferred lighting, ambient occlusion, support for a dynamic weather cycling system, a new camera mode, and improved crowd AI, as well as advancements in animation and visuals. The technology pioneered in the game ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''.<ref name="GI">{{Cite web\|url=http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2012/03/28/ac-iii-the-redesigned-anvil-engine.aspx\|title=Assassin's Creed III: The Redesigned Anvil Engine\|author=Bertz, Matt\|publisher=''{{Wiki\|Game Informer}}''\|date=28 March 2012\|accessdate=12 May 2012\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120330004433/http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2012/03/28/ac-iii-the-redesigned-anvil-engine.aspx\|archivedate=30 March 2012}}</ref>

	It was rumored that no previous in-game animations from the ''Assassin's Creed'' series were carried over to the AnvilNext engine, with the intent of bringing an entirely fresh feeling to [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]]. This was proven false, as ~~several~~ various animations are still present in ''Assassin's Creed III'' and subsequent games ~~in the series,~~ built on the AnvilNext engine.<ref name="Kotaku">{{Cite web\|url=http://kotaku.com/5896386/50-things-about-assassins-creed-iii-that-you-should-know\|title=50 Things About Assassin's Creed III That You Should Know\|author=Totilo, Stephen\|publisher=''{{Wiki\|Kotaku}}''\|date=26 March 2012\|accessdate=21 May 2013\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130128072519/http://kotaku.com/5896386/50-things-about-assassins-creed-iii-that-you-should-know\|archivedate=28 January 2013}}</ref>		It was rumored that no previous in-game animations from the ''Assassin's Creed'' series were carried over to the AnvilNext engine, with the intent of bringing an entirely fresh feeling to [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]]. This was proven false, as various animations are still present in ''Assassin's Creed III'' and subsequent games built on the AnvilNext engine.<ref name="Kotaku">{{Cite web\|url=http://kotaku.com/5896386/50-things-about-assassins-creed-iii-that-you-should-know\|title=50 Things About Assassin's Creed III That You Should Know\|author=Totilo, Stephen\|publisher=''{{Wiki\|Kotaku}}''\|date=26 March 2012\|accessdate=21 May 2013\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130128072519/http://kotaku.com/5896386/50-things-about-assassins-creed-iii-that-you-should-know\|archivedate=28 January 2013}}</ref>

	AnvilNext reportedly to possesses the ability to render crowds in thousands, ~~while~~ the previous engine was limited to the hundreds. The engine also allows for the implementation of a dynamic game world, enabling the ~~world~~ to change ~~itself~~ over ~~the course of~~ time. This means that enemy settlements may appear or disappear, relating to ~~the~~ events in the game.<ref name="GI"/>		AnvilNext reportedly possesses the ability to render crowds in the thousands, whereas the previous engine was limited to the hundreds. The engine also allows for the implementation of a dynamic game world, enabling the environment to change over time. This means that enemy settlements may appear or disappear relating to events in the game.<ref name="GI"/>

	AnvilNext has been used for four ''Assassin's Creed'' games. In addition to ''Assassin's Creed III'', it ~~has been~~ used to develop the HD remake of ''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]], [[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'', and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''.		AnvilNext has been used for four ''Assassin's Creed'' games. In addition to ''Assassin's Creed III'', it was used to develop the HD remake of ''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]'', ''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'', and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''.

	===AnvilNext 2.0===		===AnvilNext 2.0===
	AnvilNext 2.0 is capable of generating structures in a flexible and automatic manner while following specific design rules and templates, ~~which reduces~~ the amount of time and manual effort required for artists and designers to create an intricate urban environment. ~~Specific~~ landmarks, such as ~~the Notre~~ Dame de Paris, ~~are~~ still designed by hand but ~~now~~ could be rendered at an almost 1:1 ratio to ~~its~~ real-life ~~counterpart~~. AnvilNext 2.0 ~~has been~~ used for ~~four~~ ''Assassin's Creed'' games~~, namely,~~ ''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]], [[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]], [[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'', and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''.		AnvilNext 2.0 is capable of generating structures in a flexible and automatic manner while following specific design rules and templates, reducing the amount of time and manual effort required for artists and designers to create an intricate urban environment. Specific landmarks, such as [[Notre-Dame\|Notre-Dame de Paris]], were still designed by hand but could be rendered at an almost 1:1 ratio to their real-life counterparts. AnvilNext 2.0 was used for four ''Assassin's Creed'' games: ''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'', ''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'', ''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'', and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''.

	===Ubisoft Anvil===		===Ubisoft Anvil===
	[[File:Ubisoft Anvil logo.png\|thumb]]		[[File:Ubisoft Anvil logo.png\|thumb\|The Ubisoft Anvil logo]]
	Ubisoft Anvil was introduced in 2020, with ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' being the first game developed on the new engine. It was also used for ''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'', while ~~a further~~ updated ~~and improved~~ version ~~is used on~~ ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''.		Ubisoft Anvil was introduced in 2020, with ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' being the first game developed on the new engine. It was also used for ''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'', while an updated version constitutes the technical foundation for ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''.
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	[[File:Ubisoft Anvil logo.png\|thumb]]		[[File:Ubisoft Anvil logo.png\|thumb]]
	Ubisoft Anvil was introduced in 2020, with ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' being the first game developed on the new engine. It was also used for ''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'', while a further updated and improved version ~~will be~~ used on ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''.		Ubisoft Anvil was introduced in 2020, with ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' being the first game developed on the new engine. It was also used for ''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'', while a further updated and improved version is used on ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''.
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	As the successor to the Anvil, the AnvilNext engine boasts several new technological tools for developers to work with, including deferred lighting, ambient occlusion, support for a dynamic weather cycling system, a new camera mode, improved crowd AI, as well as advancements in animation and improved visuals. The technology pioneered in the game ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''.<ref name="GI">{{Cite web\|url=http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2012/03/28/ac-iii-the-redesigned-anvil-engine.aspx\|title=Assassin's Creed III: The Redesigned Anvil Engine\|author=Bertz, Matt\|publisher=''{{Wiki\|Game Informer}}''\|date=28 March 2012\|accessdate=12 May 2012\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120330004433/http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2012/03/28/ac-iii-the-redesigned-anvil-engine.aspx\|archivedate=30 March 2012}}</ref>		As the successor to the Anvil, the AnvilNext engine boasts several new technological tools for developers to work with, including deferred lighting, ambient occlusion, support for a dynamic weather cycling system, a new camera mode, improved crowd AI, as well as advancements in animation and improved visuals. The technology pioneered in the game ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''.<ref name="GI">{{Cite web\|url=http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2012/03/28/ac-iii-the-redesigned-anvil-engine.aspx\|title=Assassin's Creed III: The Redesigned Anvil Engine\|author=Bertz, Matt\|publisher=''{{Wiki\|Game Informer}}''\|date=28 March 2012\|accessdate=12 May 2012\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120330004433/http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2012/03/28/ac-iii-the-redesigned-anvil-engine.aspx\|archivedate=30 March 2012}}</ref>

	It was rumored that no previous in-game animations from the ~~[[Assassin's Creed (series)\|~~''Assassin's Creed'' series]] were carried over to the AnvilNext engine, with the intent of bringing an entirely fresh feeling to [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]]. This was proven false, as several various animations are still present in ''Assassin's Creed III'' and subsequent games in the series, built on the AnvilNext engine.<ref name="Kotaku">{{Cite web\|url=http://kotaku.com/5896386/50-things-about-assassins-creed-iii-that-you-should-know\|title=50 Things About Assassin's Creed III That You Should Know\|author=Totilo, Stephen\|publisher=''{{Wiki\|Kotaku}}''\|date=26 March 2012\|accessdate=21 May 2013\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130128072519/http://kotaku.com/5896386/50-things-about-assassins-creed-iii-that-you-should-know\|archivedate=28 January 2013}}</ref>		It was rumored that no previous in-game animations from the ''Assassin's Creed'' series were carried over to the AnvilNext engine, with the intent of bringing an entirely fresh feeling to [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]]. This was proven false, as several various animations are still present in ''Assassin's Creed III'' and subsequent games in the series, built on the AnvilNext engine.<ref name="Kotaku">{{Cite web\|url=http://kotaku.com/5896386/50-things-about-assassins-creed-iii-that-you-should-know\|title=50 Things About Assassin's Creed III That You Should Know\|author=Totilo, Stephen\|publisher=''{{Wiki\|Kotaku}}''\|date=26 March 2012\|accessdate=21 May 2013\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130128072519/http://kotaku.com/5896386/50-things-about-assassins-creed-iii-that-you-should-know\|archivedate=28 January 2013}}</ref>

	AnvilNext reportedly to possesses the ability to render crowds in thousands, while the previous engine was limited to the hundreds. The engine also allows for the implementation of a dynamic game world, enabling the world to change itself over the course of time. This means that enemy settlements may appear or disappear, relating to the events in the game.<ref name="GI"/>		AnvilNext reportedly to possesses the ability to render crowds in thousands, while the previous engine was limited to the hundreds. The engine also allows for the implementation of a dynamic game world, enabling the world to change itself over the course of time. This means that enemy settlements may appear or disappear, relating to the events in the game.<ref name="GI"/>

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	{{Era\|Real}}{{WP-REAL\|AnvilNext}}		{{Era\|Real}}{{WP-REAL\|AnvilNext}}
	'''Anvil''' (known as '''Scimitar''' until 2009) is an engine developed by [[Ubisoft\|Ubisoft Montreal]] for use with two of its most successful franchises, ''[[Assassin's Creed (series)\|Assassin's Creed]]'' and ''{{Wiki\|Prince of Persia}}''. One of its most innovative features is its use of Autodesk's [http://gameware.autodesk.com/humanIK HumanIK] middle-ware package.<ref name="GamingExecellence">{{Cite web\| url=http://www.gamingexcellence.com/ps3/features/13.shtml\| title=Exclusive: Assassin's Creed Q&A - The Scimitar Engine\| author=Feature Staff\| publisher=GamingExcellence\| date=25~~-10-~~2007\| accessdate=12~~-05-~~2012\| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190910164612/http://www.gamingexcellence.com/features/exclusive-assassins-creed-q-and-a-the-scimitar-engine\| archivedate=10~~-09-~~2019}}</ref>		'''Anvil''', known as '''Scimitar''' until 2009, is an engine developed by [[Ubisoft\|Ubisoft Montreal]] for use with two of its most successful franchises, ''[[Assassin's Creed (series)\|Assassin's Creed]]'' and ''{{Wiki\|Prince of Persia}}''. One of its most innovative features is its use of Autodesk's [http://gameware.autodesk.com/humanIK HumanIK] middle-ware package.<ref name="GamingExecellence">{{Cite web\|url=http://www.gamingexcellence.com/ps3/features/13.shtml\|title=Exclusive: Assassin's Creed Q&A - The Scimitar Engine\|author=Feature Staff\|publisher=''GamingExcellence''\|date=25 October 2007\|accessdate=12 May 2012\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190910164612/http://www.gamingexcellence.com/features/exclusive-assassins-creed-q-and-a-the-scimitar-engine\|archivedate=10 September 2019}}</ref>

	==Development==		==Development==
	According to the technical director [[Claude Langlais]], modeling is done in {{Wiki\|Autodesk 3ds Max}} for environment, and in {{Wiki\|ZBrush}} for characters. Autodesk's HumanIK aids in calculating the positions of the playable character's hands and feet in the world, such that they convey a convincing animation sequence.		According to the technical director [[Claude Langlais]], modeling is done in {{Wiki\|Autodesk 3ds Max}} for environment, and in {{Wiki\|ZBrush}} for characters. Autodesk's HumanIK aids in calculating the positions of the playable character's hands and feet in the world, such that they convey a convincing animation sequence. The engine was improved in ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' in order to include day and night cycles, enhanced lighting, reflections, AI, and NPC navigation systems.<ref name="AC2 Engine">{{Cite web\|url=http://www.pcgameshardware.com/aid,684874/Assassins-Creed-2-Engine-detailed/News/\|title=Assassins Creed 2: Engine detailed\|author=Bayer, Thilo\|publisher=''PC Games Hardware''\|date=19 May 2009\|accessdate=12 May 2012\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120222154931/http://www.pcgameshardware.com/aid,684874/Assassins-Creed-2-Engine-detailed/News/\|archivedate=22 February 2012}}</ref>

	The engine was improved in ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' in order to include day and night cycles, enhanced lighting, reflections, AI, and NPC navigation systems.<ref name="AC2 Engine">{{Cite web\| url=http://www.pcgameshardware.com/aid,684874/Assassins-Creed-2-Engine-detailed/News/\| title=Assassins Creed 2: Engine detailed\| ~~first~~=Thilo~~\| last=Bayer~~\| publisher=PC Games Hardware\| date=19~~-05-~~2009\| accessdate=12~~-05-~~2012\| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120222154931/http://www.pcgameshardware.com/aid,684874/Assassins-Creed-2-Engine-detailed/News/\| archivedate=22~~-02-~~2012}}</ref>

	===AnvilNext===		===AnvilNext===
	[[File:AnvilnextLogo.png\|thumb\|250px\|The AnvilNext logo]]		[[File:AnvilnextLogo.png\|thumb\|250px\|The AnvilNext logo]]
	As the successor to the Anvil, the AnvilNext engine boasts several new technological tools for developers to work with, including deferred lighting, ambient occlusion, support for a dynamic weather cycling system, a new camera mode, improved crowd AI, as well as advancements in animation and improved visuals. The technology pioneered in the game ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''.<ref name="GI">{{Cite web\| url=http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2012/03/28/ac-iii-the-redesigned-anvil-engine.aspx\| title=Assassin's Creed III: The Redesigned Anvil Engine\| ~~first~~=Matt\| ~~last~~=~~Bertz~~\| ~~work=GameInformer~~\| date=28~~-03-~~2012\| accessdate=12~~-05-~~2012\| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120330004433/http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2012/03/28/ac-iii-the-redesigned-anvil-engine.aspx\| archivedate=30~~-03-~~2012}}</ref>		As the successor to the Anvil, the AnvilNext engine boasts several new technological tools for developers to work with, including deferred lighting, ambient occlusion, support for a dynamic weather cycling system, a new camera mode, improved crowd AI, as well as advancements in animation and improved visuals. The technology pioneered in the game ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''.<ref name="GI">{{Cite web\|url=http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2012/03/28/ac-iii-the-redesigned-anvil-engine.aspx\|title=Assassin's Creed III: The Redesigned Anvil Engine\|author=Bertz, Matt\|publisher=''{{Wiki\|Game Informer}}''\|date=28 March 2012\|accessdate=12 May 2012\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120330004433/http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2012/03/28/ac-iii-the-redesigned-anvil-engine.aspx\|archivedate=30 March 2012}}</ref>

	It was rumored that no previous in-game animations from the [[Assassin's Creed (series)\|''Assassin's Creed'' series]] were carried over to the AnvilNext engine, with the intent of bringing an entirely fresh feeling to [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]]. This was proven false, as several various animations are still present in ''Assassin's Creed III'' and subsequent games in the series, built on the AnvilNext engine.<ref name="Kotaku">{{Cite web\| url=http://kotaku.com/5896386/50-things-about-assassins-creed-iii-that-you-should-know\| title=50 Things About Assassin's Creed III That You Should Know\| ~~first~~=Stephen\| ~~last~~=~~Totilo~~\| ~~work=~~Kotaku\| date=26~~-03-~~2012\| accessdate=21~~-05-~~2013\| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130128072519/http://kotaku.com/5896386/50-things-about-assassins-creed-iii-that-you-should-know\| archivedate=28~~-01-~~2013}}</ref>		It was rumored that no previous in-game animations from the [[Assassin's Creed (series)\|''Assassin's Creed'' series]] were carried over to the AnvilNext engine, with the intent of bringing an entirely fresh feeling to [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]]. This was proven false, as several various animations are still present in ''Assassin's Creed III'' and subsequent games in the series, built on the AnvilNext engine.<ref name="Kotaku">{{Cite web\|url=http://kotaku.com/5896386/50-things-about-assassins-creed-iii-that-you-should-know\|title=50 Things About Assassin's Creed III That You Should Know\|author=Totilo, Stephen\|publisher=''{{Wiki\|Kotaku}}''\|date=26 March 2012\|accessdate=21 May 2013\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130128072519/http://kotaku.com/5896386/50-things-about-assassins-creed-iii-that-you-should-know\|archivedate=28 January 2013}}</ref>

	AnvilNext reportedly to possesses the ability to render crowds in thousands, while the previous engine was limited to the hundreds. The engine also allows for the implementation of a dynamic game world, enabling the world to change itself over the course of time. This means that enemy settlements may appear or disappear, relating to the events in the game.<ref name="GI"/>		AnvilNext reportedly to possesses the ability to render crowds in thousands, while the previous engine was limited to the hundreds. The engine also allows for the implementation of a dynamic game world, enabling the world to change itself over the course of time. This means that enemy settlements may appear or disappear, relating to the events in the game.<ref name="GI"/>

	AnvilNext has been used for four ''Assassin's Creed'' games. In addition to ''Assassin's Creed III'', it has been used to develop the HD remake of ''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]'', ''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'', and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''.		AnvilNext has been used for four ''Assassin's Creed'' games. In addition to ''Assassin's Creed III'', it has been used to develop the HD remake of ''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]], [[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'', and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''.

	~~=== AnvilNext 2.0 ===~~
	AnvilNext 2.0 is capable of generating structures in a flexible and automatic manner while following specific design rules and templates, which reduces the amount of time and manual effort required for artists and designers to create an intricate urban environment. Specific landmarks, such as the Notre Dame de Paris, are still designed by hand but now could be rendered at an almost 1:1 ratio to its real-life counterpart.

	AnvilNext 2.0 has been used for ~~five~~ ''Assassin's Creed'' games~~. It has been used to develop~~ ''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'', ''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'', ''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'', and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''.		===AnvilNext 2.0===
			AnvilNext 2.0 is capable of generating structures in a flexible and automatic manner while following specific design rules and templates, which reduces the amount of time and manual effort required for artists and designers to create an intricate urban environment. Specific landmarks, such as the Notre Dame de Paris, are still designed by hand but now could be rendered at an almost 1:1 ratio to its real-life counterpart. AnvilNext 2.0 has been used for four ''Assassin's Creed'' games, namely, ''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]], [[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]], [[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'', and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''.

	===Ubisoft Anvil===		===Ubisoft Anvil===
	[[File:Ubisoft Anvil logo.png\|thumb]]		[[File:Ubisoft Anvil logo.png\|thumb]]
	~~First~~ introduced in 2020 with ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' being the first game developed on the new engine. It was also used for ''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''~~. A~~ further updated and improved version will be used on ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''.		Ubisoft Anvil was introduced in 2020, with ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' being the first game developed on the new engine. It was also used for ''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'', while a further updated and improved version will be used on ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''.

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	==References==		==References==
	{{Reflist}}[[pt-br:Anvil (motor de jogo)]]		{{Reflist}}
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	[[ru:Anvil Engine]]		[[ru:Anvil Engine]]
	[[Category:Development tools]]		[[Category:Development tools]]

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Ubisoft Anvil

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	===Ubisoft Anvil===		===Ubisoft Anvil===
			[[File:Ubisoft Anvil logo.png\|thumb]]
	First introduced in 2020 with ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' being the first game developed on the new engine. It was also used for ''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''. A further updated and improved version will be used on ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''.		First introduced in 2020 with ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' being the first game developed on the new engine. It was also used for ''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''. A further updated and improved version will be used on ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''.

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	==References==		==References==

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	AnvilNext 2.0 is capable of generating structures in a flexible and automatic manner while following specific design rules and templates, which reduces the amount of time and manual effort required for artists and designers to create an intricate urban environment. Specific landmarks, such as the Notre Dame de Paris, are still designed by hand but now could be rendered at an almost 1:1 ratio to its real-life counterpart.		AnvilNext 2.0 is capable of generating structures in a flexible and automatic manner while following specific design rules and templates, which reduces the amount of time and manual effort required for artists and designers to create an intricate urban environment. Specific landmarks, such as the Notre Dame de Paris, are still designed by hand but now could be rendered at an almost 1:1 ratio to its real-life counterpart.

	AnvilNext 2.0 has been used for five ''Assassin's Creed'' games. It has been used to develop ''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'', ''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'', ''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]], [[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]] ''~~and~~ ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''.		AnvilNext 2.0 has been used for five ''Assassin's Creed'' games. It has been used to develop ''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'', ''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'', ''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'', and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''.

			===Ubisoft Anvil===
			First introduced in 2020 with ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' being the first game developed on the new engine. It was also used for ''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''. A further updated and improved version will be used on ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''.

	==References==		==References==

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Development

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	==Development==		==Development==
	According to the technical director Claude Langlais, modeling is done in {{Wiki\|Autodesk 3ds Max}} for environment, and in {{Wiki\|ZBrush}} for characters. Autodesk's HumanIK aids in calculating the positions of the playable character's hands and feet in the world, such that they convey a convincing animation sequence.		According to the technical director [[Claude Langlais]], modeling is done in {{Wiki\|Autodesk 3ds Max}} for environment, and in {{Wiki\|ZBrush}} for characters. Autodesk's HumanIK aids in calculating the positions of the playable character's hands and feet in the world, such that they convey a convincing animation sequence.

	The engine was improved in ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' in order to include day and night cycles, enhanced lighting, reflections, AI, and NPC navigation systems.<ref name="AC2 Engine">{{Cite web\| url=http://www.pcgameshardware.com/aid,684874/Assassins-Creed-2-Engine-detailed/News/\| title=Assassins Creed 2: Engine detailed\| first=Thilo\| last=Bayer\| publisher=PC Games Hardware\| date=19-05-2009\| accessdate=12-05-2012\| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120222154931/http://www.pcgameshardware.com/aid,684874/Assassins-Creed-2-Engine-detailed/News/\| archivedate=22-02-2012}}</ref>		The engine was improved in ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' in order to include day and night cycles, enhanced lighting, reflections, AI, and NPC navigation systems.<ref name="AC2 Engine">{{Cite web\| url=http://www.pcgameshardware.com/aid,684874/Assassins-Creed-2-Engine-detailed/News/\| title=Assassins Creed 2: Engine detailed\| first=Thilo\| last=Bayer\| publisher=PC Games Hardware\| date=19-05-2009\| accessdate=12-05-2012\| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120222154931/http://www.pcgameshardware.com/aid,684874/Assassins-Creed-2-Engine-detailed/News/\| archivedate=22-02-2012}}</ref>

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	'''Anvil''' (known as '''Scimitar''' until 2009) is an engine developed by [[Ubisoft\|Ubisoft Montreal]] for use with two of its most successful franchises, ''[[Assassin's Creed (series)\|Assassin's Creed]]'' and ''{{Wiki\|Prince of Persia}}''. One of its most innovative features is its use of Autodesk's [http://gameware.autodesk.com/humanIK HumanIK] middle-ware package.<ref name="GamingExecellence">{{Cite web\| url=http://www.gamingexcellence.com/ps3/features/13.shtml\| title=Exclusive: Assassin's Creed Q&A - The Scimitar Engine\| author=Feature Staff\| publisher=GamingExcellence\| date=25-10-2007\| accessdate=12-05-2012\| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190910164612/http://www.gamingexcellence.com/features/exclusive-assassins-creed-q-and-a-the-scimitar-engine\| archivedate=10-09-2019}}</ref>		'''Anvil''' (known as '''Scimitar''' until 2009) is an engine developed by [[Ubisoft\|Ubisoft Montreal]] for use with two of its most successful franchises, ''[[Assassin's Creed (series)\|Assassin's Creed]]'' and ''{{Wiki\|Prince of Persia}}''. One of its most innovative features is its use of Autodesk's [http://gameware.autodesk.com/humanIK HumanIK] middle-ware package.<ref name="GamingExecellence">{{Cite web\| url=http://www.gamingexcellence.com/ps3/features/13.shtml\| title=Exclusive: Assassin's Creed Q&A - The Scimitar Engine\| author=Feature Staff\| publisher=GamingExcellence\| date=25-10-2007\| accessdate=12-05-2012\| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190910164612/http://www.gamingexcellence.com/features/exclusive-assassins-creed-q-and-a-the-scimitar-engine\| archivedate=10-09-2019}}</ref>

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	'''Anvil''' (known as '''Scimitar''' until 2009) is an engine developed by [[Ubisoft\|Ubisoft Montreal]] for use with two of its most successful franchises, ''[[Assassin's Creed (series)\|Assassin's Creed]]'' and ''{{Wiki\|Prince of Persia}}''. One of its most innovative features is its use of Autodesk's [http://gameware.autodesk.com/humanIK HumanIK] middle-ware package.<ref name="GamingExecellence">{{Cite web\| url=http://www.gamingexcellence.com/ps3/features/13.shtml\| title=Exclusive: Assassin's Creed Q&A - The Scimitar Engine\| author=Feature Staff\| publisher=GamingExcellence\| date=25-10-2007\| accessdate=12-05-2012\| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190910164612/http://www.gamingexcellence.com/features/exclusive-assassins-creed-q-and-a-the-scimitar-engine\| archivedate=10-09-2019}}</ref>		'''Anvil''' (known as '''Scimitar''' until 2009) is an engine developed by [[Ubisoft\|Ubisoft Montreal]] for use with two of its most successful franchises, ''[[Assassin's Creed (series)\|Assassin's Creed]]'' and ''{{Wiki\|Prince of Persia}}''. One of its most innovative features is its use of Autodesk's [http://gameware.autodesk.com/humanIK HumanIK] middle-ware package.<ref name="GamingExecellence">{{Cite web\| url=http://www.gamingexcellence.com/ps3/features/13.shtml\| title=Exclusive: Assassin's Creed Q&A - The Scimitar Engine\| author=Feature Staff\| publisher=GamingExcellence\| date=25-10-2007\| accessdate=12-05-2012\| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190910164612/http://www.gamingexcellence.com/features/exclusive-assassins-creed-q-and-a-the-scimitar-engine\| archivedate=10-09-2019}}</ref>