Canon Mode: Should You Enable It in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?

The recent *Assassin’s Creed* games have embraced the RPG genre, introducing players to dialogue choices when interacting with NPCs. These choices can be challenging, and if you're considering using Canon Mode in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, here’s what you should know.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Canon Mode Explained

Canon Mode in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* eliminates the ability to select dialogue options. By opting for this mode, all in-game conversations will proceed automatically, with the game choosing your responses. This mode ensures that you follow the intended canon storyline, where characters Yasuke and Naoe respond and react as originally envisioned by the writers. If experiencing the story as intended is important to you, Canon Mode could enhance your gameplay experience. Keep in mind, though, that Canon Mode can only be selected when starting a new game and cannot be toggled on or off mid-play, unlike features such as Guided Exploration.

Should You Use Canon Mode?

Unlike *Assassin’s Creed Odyssey*, where choices significantly impact the story's outcome, the dialogue options in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* are more about flavor than substance. They allow you to shape the personalities of Yasuke and Naoe, choosing whether they come across as more compassionate or more ruthless. If these character dynamics are important to you, it's best to turn off Canon Mode and tailor your gameplay experience. However, since these choices have minimal impact on the overall story, opting for Canon Mode or not can feel like a minor decision.

That covers everything you need to know about Canon Mode in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. For more tips and detailed information on the game, be sure to check out The Escapist.