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

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

How Romance Works in Assassin's Creed: Shadows

Romance isn't new to the Assassin's Creed series; players may recall similar mechanics in Odyssey and Valhalla. Shadows, however, offers a unique twist. Both playable protagonists, Naoe and Yasuke, have romantic options, and the player controls whether these relationships are fleeting or long-lasting, even in canon mode.

How to Romance in Assassin's Creed: Shadows

Developing a romantic entanglement is relatively straightforward. Several questlines involve Naoe or Yasuke getting to know potential partners as they recruit allies. Flirty dialogue and hints of deeper connections will appear, and the player decides how to proceed.

The game makes it clear when a romantic option is available. A heart icon appears next to dialogue choices that advance a romance. Select these options to progress the relationship. The icon will evolve to show Cupid's arrow at pivotal moments.

Choosing a romantic dialogue option once or twice won't automatically lock you into a relationship, nor will avoiding them always prevent one. Key decisions impacting relationships are highlighted with clear prompts. In one playthrough, a player who initially avoided a flirty option with Gennojo later found their advances rejected because of this earlier choice. Therefore, keep your options open during these crucial moments, as unexpected romantic possibilities might emerge later.

Who Can You Romance in Assassin's Creed: Shadows?

Both Naoe and Yasuke have romantic options, seemingly tied to their respective storylines. Some characters appear more prominent in the narrative than others. Both heterosexual and same-sex romances are possible.

Here are the romantic options:

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

This guide covers romance in Assassin's Creed: Shadows, detailing who to romance and how.

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