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

If you've been keeping up with the more recent *Assassin’s Creed* games, you'll notice they've embraced the RPG genre, introducing dialogue choices during NPC interactions. These choices can sometimes be tough, leaving you to wonder if you should opt for Canon Mode in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. Here's everything you need to know to make that decision.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Canon Mode Explained

Canon Mode in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* strips away the ability to choose your dialogue options. By selecting this mode, all conversations will unfold automatically, and the game will make responses on your behalf. The purpose? To ensure you follow the canon storyline where characters like Yasuke and Naoe respond exactly as the writers envisioned. If you're keen on experiencing the story in its purest, intended form, Canon Mode is your go-to. Just remember, this mode is only accessible when starting a new game and can't be toggled on or off mid-play like Guided Exploration.

Should You Use Canon Mode?

Unlike *Assassin’s Creed Odyssey*, where your choices significantly influence the story's outcome, *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* features dialogue options that feel somewhat arbitrary and less impactful on the overall narrative. These choices primarily serve to add flavor and help shape the personalities of Yasuke and Naoe, allowing you to portray them as either more compassionate or ruthless. If customizing their demeanor is important to you, then disabling Canon Mode and making your own choices might be more rewarding. However, since these choices have minimal impact on the story itself, opting for Canon Mode might feel like a non-issue either way.

That's the rundown on Canon Mode in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. For more tips and detailed insights into the game, make sure to visit The Escapist.