Assassin’s Creed Shadows Romance Guide (Who and How to Romance)

In the feudal Japan setting of *Assassin's Creed Shadows*, romance blossoms—or at least, it *can*, depending on your choices. This guide reveals who you can romance and how to navigate these relationships.

Romance in *Assassin's Creed* isn't new; *Odyssey* and *Valhalla* offered similar features. However, *Shadows* takes a unique approach. Both playable protagonists, Naoe and Yasuke, have romantic options, and the depth of these relationships—from fleeting encounters to lasting bonds—rests entirely in your hands, even with canon mode enabled.

How to Romance in Assassin's Creed Shadows

Building a romantic connection in Assassin's Creed Shadows is surprisingly straightforward. Recruiting allies like Naoe or Yasuke triggers questlines where opportunities for romance emerge. Some characters subtly hint at deeper feelings, while others are less shy—Gennojo's lines, for example, are quite direct! Look for a heart icon next to dialogue choices; selecting these advances the romance. The heart icon will evolve to show Cupid's arrow at key moments in the relationship.

Choosing a romantic dialogue option once or twice won't guarantee a relationship, but conversely, ignoring such options might hinder progress. Key decisions impacting romance are highlighted with clear prompts. In one playthrough, a flirty option early on affected a later romantic attempt; the character rejected the advances due to this earlier choice. Therefore, keeping your romantic options open during these crucial moments is wise, as unexpected connections can develop later.

Who Can You Romance in Assassin's Creed Shadows?

Both Naoe and Yasuke have romantic options, seemingly exclusive to their respective storylines. However, some characters appear more prominently written for romance than others. Both heterosexual and same-sex romance options are available.

Here's a list of confirmed romantic options:

• Naoe: Can romance Gennojo and Katsuhime.
• Yasuke: Can romance Lady Oichi.

This concludes our Assassin's Creed Shadows romance guide. Enjoy exploring the romantic possibilities!

Assassin's Creed Shadows is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.