The latest *Assassin’s Creed* installments have embraced RPG elements, introducing selectable dialogue options during NPC interactions. These choices can sometimes prove challenging—here's what you should understand about Canon Mode in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* before deciding.
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Assassin’s Creed Shadows Canon Mode Explained
Should You Use Canon Mode?
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Canon Mode Explained
Canon Mode eliminates dialogue choices in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. When activated, all conversations progress automatically, with predetermined responses selected for you.
This setting ensures you experience the narrative exactly as the developers envisioned, maintaining Yasuke and Naoe's authentic character arcs. Players seeking the purest storytelling experience may find Canon Mode particularly rewarding.
Important note: Canon Mode must be selected when beginning a new game. Unlike Guided Exploration settings, this option cannot be adjusted mid-playthrough.
Should You Use Canon Mode?
Unlike *Assassin’s Creed Odyssey* where choices dramatically shaped outcomes, dialogue options here carry minimal narrative weight. Many responses serve primarily as character flavor rather than plot-altering decisions.
The choices mainly allow subtle roleplaying—portraying protagonists as either compassionate or hardened individuals. If character immersion matters to you, playing without Canon Mode offers worthwhile customization. However, since these selections barely influence the overarching story, the impact remains largely superficial.
For additional *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* guides and insights, visit The Escapist.
