Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Understanding Immersive Mode

The *Assassin’s Creed* franchise has always strived to provide an immersive experience into various historical cultures. With *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, Ubisoft introduces a new feature to deepen the immersion in 16th Century Japan. Here’s a comprehensive look at the game’s Immersive Mode.

What Does Immersive Mode Do in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?

In the *Assassin’s Creed* series, characters typically speak in modernized dialogue rather than their native languages. *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* follows this trend, with NPCs occasionally speaking their native tongue, but the majority of the dialogue remains in the player's selected language.

Immersive Mode in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* enhances authenticity by locking the voiceover language to Japanese, the language that would have been spoken during the game's setting. Additionally, you’ll hear Portuguese dialogue when interacting with Jesuits and Yasuke, reflecting the historical presence of these figures in Japan. This mode significantly boosts the game's immersion by allowing players to experience the dialogue as it would have been spoken historically.

While fans could somewhat achieve this effect in previous games, such as by using the Arabic dub in *Mirage*, Immersive Mode marks a significant advancement for the *Assassin’s Creed* series, offering a more authentic historical experience.

Should You Turn On Immersive Mode in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?

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The primary drawback of enabling Immersive Mode in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is that you'll miss out on the performances of the English voice cast. However, the Japanese and Portuguese voice actors are equally talented, ensuring a high-quality experience.

The game offers extensive subtitle options, allowing you to read dialogue in your preferred language while enjoying the immersive voice acting. Immersive Mode can be toggled on or off at any time in the audio settings menu, requiring only a reload to the last save for the change to take effect. Unlike the game’s Canon Mode, you're not locked into this choice for the entire playthrough, making it risk-free to experiment with Immersive Mode.

If you're seeking the most authentic experience possible in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, Immersive Mode is a fantastic choice to truly transport you back in time. We hope to see this feature in future titles as well.

*Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is available now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.