I love the idea of companion apps for games. Ubisoft has released Assassin's Creed 4 companion app for Android and iOS which makes perfect sense because of all the micro-management you have to do to in menus to unlock stuff, craft new items and trade to progress in the game. You can interact with the main game 24/7 with the help of the app. The app allows you to use the ships that you have captured in-game to send on missions, secure routes, collect cargo and money.
App features:
- Interactive map
- Progress Tracker
- Set waypoints
- Search for treasure
- Secure your routes
- Send your ships on missions
- Collect cargo and currency
- Secure your uPlay friends' routes
- In-game messages
- Community challenges
- Animus Database
This is the same thing Hideo Kojima announced for Metal Gear Solid 5 that you will be connected to your game 24/7 via an app for earning money, producing ammo, crafting weapons and leveling up your soldiers. Ubisoft has plans for developing companion apps for Watch_Dogs and The Division too.
