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

The recent *Assassin’s Creed* games have embraced RPG elements, introducing dialogue choices during interactions 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 player's ability to choose dialogue options. By selecting this mode, all in-game conversations will proceed automatically, with the game selecting responses on your behalf. This ensures that you follow the story's canon path, where characters like Yasuke and Naoe respond and act as originally envisioned by the writers. If experiencing the narrative exactly as intended by the creators is important to you, Canon Mode could enhance your playthrough. Keep in mind, however, that you can only activate Canon Mode at the start of a new game; it cannot be toggled on or off mid-game like Guided Exploration.

Should You Use Canon Mode?

Unlike *Assassin’s Creed Odyssey*, where player choices significantly impact the story's outcome, the dialogue options in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* tend to be less consequential. These choices mainly add flavor, allowing you to shape the personalities of Yasuke and Naoe. You can opt to portray them as more compassionate or more ruthless. If you value this customization, you might prefer to disable Canon Mode and enjoy the freedom to influence their characters. However, since these choices have minimal effect on the overarching narrative, the decision to use Canon Mode can seem inconsequential.

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