Assassin's Creed III
Assassin's Creed III

Fast Travel System — Assassin's Creed III Guide

Efficiently traverse Colonial America with the Assassin's Creed III fast travel system. Master long-distance travel for missions and exploration.

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Fast Travel System

Navigating the vast and historically rich landscapes of Colonial America in Assassin's Creed III can be a time-consuming endeavor. Fortunately, the game provides a robust fast travel system to help you traverse long distances quickly and efficiently. Mastering this system is crucial for completing missions, exploring the frontier, and managing your homestead.

Unlocking Fast Travel Points

Fast travel points are not immediately available. You must actively discover and synchronize with them to unlock their functionality. There are two primary types of fast travel points:

  • Viewpoints (Eagle Synchronizations): These iconic high-points, often church steeples, tall trees, or mountain peaks, are scattered across the game's various regions. To unlock a Viewpoint for fast travel:
    1. Locate the Viewpoint on your map (represented by a white bird icon).
    2. Climb to the very top of the structure or natural formation.
    3. Press the designated synchronize button (e.g., Y on Xbox 360, Triangle on PS3) when prompted.
    4. Once synchronized, the icon on your map will turn blue, indicating it's an active fast travel destination.
    Synchronizing also reveals a portion of the surrounding map, making it easier to identify other points of interest and collectibles.
  • Underground Entrances (Tunnels): In the major cities of Boston and New York, a network of underground tunnels serves as an additional fast travel method. These are particularly useful for quickly moving across dense urban areas without encountering guards or navigating crowded streets.
    1. Locate an underground entrance on your map (represented by a white archway icon).
    2. Enter the tunnel system.
    3. Navigate through the tunnels to find other exits. Each exit you discover will be marked on your map.
    4. Once an exit is discovered, it becomes an active fast travel point within that city's underground network.
    The underground tunnels also often contain collectibles and side activities, so they are worth exploring thoroughly.

How to Fast Travel

Once you have unlocked fast travel points, using them is straightforward:

  1. Open Your Map: Access your world map by pausing the game and selecting the "Map" option.
  2. Select a Destination: Browse the map for unlocked fast travel icons (blue bird for Viewpoints, blue archway for Underground Exits).
  3. Confirm Fast Travel: Highlight your desired destination and press the fast travel button (e.g., A on Xbox 360, X on PS3). A confirmation prompt will appear.
  4. Initiate Travel: Confirm your choice, and you will instantly be transported to the selected location.

Strategic Fast Travel Tips

  • Prioritize Viewpoints: Early in each new region (Boston, New York, The Frontier), make it a priority to synchronize with all available Viewpoints. This not only unlocks fast travel but also clears the fog of war on your map, revealing crucial mission markers and collectibles.
  • use Underground Tunnels for Evasion: If you find yourself with a high notoriety level in Boston or New York, using the underground tunnels can be an excellent way to escape pursuers and quickly reach a hiding spot or a different district to lower your wanted level.
  • Homestead Fast Travel: Remember that the Davenport Homestead itself has a fast travel point. This is invaluable for managing your homestead economy, completing homestead missions, and accessing your ledger.
  • Naval Fast Travel: While not a traditional fast travel point, your ship, the Aquila, can be used to quickly travel between the major port cities (Boston, New York, and the Homestead). Simply interact with the ship's wheel at any dock to bring up the naval map and select your destination.
  • Plan Your Routes: Before embarking on a long journey, check your map for the closest fast travel point to your objective. This can save you significant time and effort, especially when traversing the vast wilderness of The Frontier.

By effectively using the fast travel system, you can minimize travel time and maximize your efficiency in exploring the rich world of Assassin's Creed III, allowing you to focus more on the thrilling narrative and engaging gameplay.