Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Understanding Immersive Mode

The *Assassin’s Creed* franchise has consistently aimed to immerse players in various historical cultures. With *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, Ubisoft takes a significant leap forward by setting the game in 16th Century Japan. Here's an in-depth look at the game's groundbreaking Immersive Mode.

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

Typically, *Assassin’s Creed* games feature characters speaking in modernized dialogue rather than their native tongues. *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* follows this pattern for the most part, with occasional native language dialogue from NPCs. However, the introduction of Immersive Mode marks a pivotal shift towards greater authenticity.

When you activate Immersive Mode, the game's language settings are altered to enhance historical accuracy. Characters will speak in the languages they would have used during the time period. This means that the voiceover language is set and locked to Japanese, providing a more authentic experience. Additionally, you'll hear Portuguese dialogue from the Jesuits and Yasuke, reflecting their historical interactions in Japan.

This feature significantly enhances the immersion and historical fidelity of *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. While players could previously achieve a similar effect by selecting different language dubs in earlier games, like the Arabic dub in *Mirage*, Immersive Mode is a major advancement for the series.

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

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The primary drawback of enabling Immersive Mode in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is missing out on the performances by the English voice cast. Nevertheless, the Japanese and Portuguese voice actors deliver equally compelling performances.

*Assassin’s Creed Shadows* offers comprehensive subtitle options, allowing you to read the dialogue in your preferred language. Immersive Mode can be toggled on or off at any time in the audio settings menu, with changes taking effect after reloading your last save. Unlike Canon Mode, you're not committed to your choice for the entire playthrough, making it risk-free to experiment with Immersive Mode.

If you're seeking the most authentic experience possible, Immersive Mode is an outstanding choice to fully transport you back to 16th Century Japan. We look forward to seeing this feature in future *Assassin’s Creed* titles.

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