Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Understanding Immersive Mode

The *Assassin’s Creed* franchise is renowned for its deep dives into historical cultures, and with *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, Ubisoft takes a bold step further by immersing players in 16th Century Japan. Here's a comprehensive look at the game's Immersive Mode, designed to enhance your experience.

What Does Immersive Mode Do in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?

Traditionally, *Assassin’s Creed* games have modernized the dialogue, with characters rarely speaking in their native languages. *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* follows this trend to some extent, though you might occasionally hear an NPC speaking in their native tongue. However, the game introduces Immersive Mode, which revolutionizes the language settings to boost authenticity.

When you activate Immersive Mode, the game locks the voiceover language to Japanese, reflecting the historical setting. Additionally, you'll hear Portuguese dialogue when interacting with the Jesuits in Japan and Yasuke, enhancing the realism. This feature significantly deepens the immersion, making *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* feel more historically accurate. While previous games allowed for similar effects, like using the Arabic dub in *Mirage*, Immersive Mode is a significant advancement for the series.

Should You Turn On Immersive Mode in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?

The primary drawback of using Immersive Mode is missing out on the performances of the English voice cast. However, the Japanese and Portuguese voice actors bring their own remarkable talent to the game, ensuring a high-quality experience.

*Assassin’s Creed Shadows* also offers extensive subtitle options, allowing you to read the dialogue in your preferred language. You can toggle Immersive Mode on or off in the audio settings menu at any time, with the change taking effect after reloading your last save. Unlike Canon Mode, which locks you into a choice for the entire playthrough, Immersive Mode gives you the flexibility to experiment. If you aim for the most authentic experience, Immersive Mode is the perfect choice to transport you back in time, and we hope to see it in future titles.

*Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is now available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.