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

The newer *Assassin’s Creed* titles have embraced the RPG genre, introducing dialogue choices during interactions with NPCs. Making these choices can be challenging, so if you're contemplating whether to enable 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 player's ability to select dialogue options. When activated, all in-game conversations will proceed automatically, and the game will choose the responses for you. This mode ensures you follow the canonical storyline, where characters Yasuke and Naoe react as originally envisioned by the game's writers. If you're eager to experience the narrative as intended, Canon Mode is a great choice. Remember, though, Canon Mode can only be selected at the start of a new game and cannot be toggled like Guided Exploration once the game has begun.

Should You Use Canon Mode?

Unlike *Assassin’s Creed Odyssey*, where choices significantly impact the story, the decisions in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* have a more minor effect. The dialogue options primarily add flavor, allowing you to shape Yasuke and Naoe's personalities as either more compassionate or more ruthless. If customizing their demeanor matters to you, consider disabling Canon Mode to tailor your gameplay experience. However, these choices have little impact on the overarching narrative, making the decision to use Canon Mode somewhat inconsequential.

That's all you need to know about Canon Mode in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. For more tips and detailed information on the game, don't forget to check out The Escapist.