Board Thread:Series general discussion/@comment-5088097-20170624223327/@comment-18014300-20170628082239

Cristophorus35 wrote: In conclussion (for those who dislike to read a lot, not me of course):

1- Eagle Vision is definitely a Precursor related ability and not a way of representing an Assassin's observational skills.

2- There are many types of Eagle Vision: Altair's (Default), Ezio's (available while running), Ezio's (mastered version also called Eagle Sense. It allows to "see" through time, watch past and future events". Also identifies the true nature of a person [Normal Eagle Vision cannot do this]), Connor's and Aveline's (identifies clues fast), Edward's (tag enemies), Shay's (tag hidden enemies and locates them), Arno's (short duration [who thought this was a good idea?]), and Frye Twin's (It evolves with practice).

3- It's not confirmed if Bayek possesses Eagle Vision.

Now, some theories:

1- The Animus Pulse could be a skill only available in the simulation, just like Evie's cloak or the Helix abilities in Chronicles (except the Russia chapter, in my opinion that was very stupid) whose purpose is to help us finding collectibles faster.

2- Bayek may not possesses "Eagle Vision" but another Precursor related ability: Telepathy with his animal companion, just like Falcon and his bird Redwing. I think he (Falcon, from the Marvel Comics) is the perfect example of this new concept and it can help us understanding it better.

Eagle Vision evolves with practice for all the Assassins, not just the Frye twins, though this isn't shown as a gameplay mechanic in the other games. For example, Altaïr's Eagle Vision in Revelations is shown to be the same as Ezio's. Ezio's Eagle Vision definitely evolved throughout his life such that he could track scents as well and target's routes in Revelations. Ezio's Eagle Vision does not, however, lend him the ability to "see" through time. That ability is provided through Pieces of Eden, like the Apple, and was how Altaïr was able to create the Hidden Gun.

Also, Arno had the special ability to see the memories of his targets upon killing them, though I guess that wasn't Eagle Vision.

As for Animus Pulse, I want to point out the name seems to be derived from "Eagle Pulse" though, which was the original name for Arno's Eagle Vision in gameplay trailers.

I'm fairly certain that Bayek's synergy with his eagle is meant to be an ability called Eagle Vision. The question is whether it's meant to be the same as later Eagle Visions, manifested differently, or an entirely different ability that inspires the name of the later clairvoyant ability.