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

The newer *Assassin’s Creed* games have embraced RPG elements, introducing players to dialogue choices during interactions with NPCs. These decisions can be challenging, which brings us to the question of whether you should use Canon Mode in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. Let's dive into what you need to know.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Canon Mode Explained

Canon Mode in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* strips away your ability to choose dialogue options. When you opt for this mode, all in-game conversations will unfold automatically, with the game selecting responses on your behalf. This setting ensures that you experience the story exactly as the writers envisioned it, allowing characters Yasuke and Naoe to react and respond according to the intended canon narrative.

It's important to note that Canon Mode is only selectable at the start of a new game. Once you've begun playing, you won't be able to toggle it on or off, unlike features such as Guided Exploration.

Should You Use Canon Mode?

In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, unlike in *Assassin’s Creed Odyssey*, your dialogue choices don't significantly alter the story's outcome. The dialogue options primarily serve to add flavor and help define the personalities of Yasuke and Naoe. You can choose to portray them as more compassionate or more ruthless, depending on your preference.

If shaping the characters' personalities through dialogue is important to you, then you might want to disable Canon Mode and enjoy the freedom to play as you see fit. However, since these choices have minimal impact on the overarching narrative, opting for Canon Mode might feel like a more streamlined experience, allowing you to focus on the story as intended by the developers.

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