Previous titles in the Assassin's Creed series used a 'paired animation system' whereby the player character would engage with an enemy and combat would be dictated by a series of predetermined animations based on player inputs and scripted AI movements. The game also features revised combat mechanics. Naval combat, underwater exploration, and tomb raiding return to the series. The player can also tame various predators which will serve as a companion for the player and assist them against enemies. Highlighting enemies which will then be visible when they return to controlling Bayek, the game's main character. The player is able to take control of Senu and scout an area in advance, Has been replaced by a Bonelli's eagle named Senu as a companion.
The 'eagle vision' mode, which was used by the franchise to give the player the ability to scout an area by highlighting enemies and objects,
