The recent *Assassin’s Creed* titles have embraced the RPG genre, introducing dialogue choices when interacting with NPCs. These choices can be challenging, so if you're contemplating whether to use Canon Mode in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, here’s what you should consider.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Canon Mode Explained
Canon Mode in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* eliminates the ability to select dialogue options. By choosing this mode, all in-game conversations will proceed automatically, with the game selecting your responses. This mode ensures you follow the story's canon path, where characters Yasuke and Naoe respond as originally intended by the writers. If experiencing the narrative as envisioned by the creators is important to you, Canon Mode might enhance your gameplay experience.
Keep in mind that Canon Mode can only be activated at the start of a new game and cannot be toggled on or off like the Guided Exploration feature once the game has begun.
Should You Use Canon Mode?
Unlike *Assassin’s Creed Odyssey*, where choices significantly impact the story, the dialogue options in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* tend to be more about flavor than consequence. These choices allow you to shape Yasuke and Naoe's personalities, making them more compassionate or more ruthless. If personalizing your characters is important to you, consider disabling Canon Mode to tailor your gameplay experience. However, since these choices have minimal impact on the overarching narrative, opting for Canon Mode might not feel like a significant decision either way.
That covers all you need to know about Canon Mode in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. For more tips and detailed information on the game, be sure to visit The Escapist.
