User blog:Stormbeast/AC3 Frontier

GameInformer has released a new article about traversing through the Frontier.

Here are some key points that we don't or might not already know.

May contain spoilers. Read at your own risk.

• The game will consist of three main maps: Boston, New York, and the Frontier.
  • Within the Frontier will be towns like Lexington, Concord, and Charlestown.
• Travel through the Frontier will be seamless.
• Gigantic landmark trees will serve as View Points, leading to Leaps of Faith
• Horses will move quicker than Connor can in trees.
  • Horses' AI have also upgraded to automatically dodge oncoming trees while running. They are also capable of traversing uneven terrain.
• The article mentions predator mode. Whether this is playful wording or actually hinting to the new Eagle Vision is unknown.
• The new clubs will unlock side missions in unique locations and offer rewards.
• Rare animals (elk, moose, and bears) are treated like assassination targets. Track, hunt, and kill.