The *Assassin’s Creed* series has long been celebrated for its deep dives into various historical cultures. With *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, Ubisoft ventures into 16th Century Japan, offering an unprecedented level of immersion through its new Immersive Mode. Here's a comprehensive guide to understanding what this mode entails and whether you should activate it for your gameplay experience.
What Does Immersive Mode Do in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
Traditionally, *Assassin’s Creed* games have modernized character dialogue, deviating from the native languages of the historical settings. *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* largely follows this trend, with occasional native language dialogue from NPCs. However, the introduction of Immersive Mode marks a significant shift towards authenticity. When activated, Immersive Mode locks the voiceover language to Japanese, reflecting the true linguistic environment of 16th Century Japan. Additionally, it includes Portuguese dialogue from the Jesuits and Yasuke, enhancing the historical accuracy of interactions.
This feature significantly enhances the game's immersion, allowing players to experience the world of *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* as it might have been in real history. While previous games like *Mirage* allowed for similar experiences through language dubs, Immersive Mode in *Shadows* takes this to a new level, offering a seamless and integrated approach to historical authenticity.
Should You Turn On Immersive Mode in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
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The primary consideration when deciding to use Immersive Mode is the potential loss of the English voice cast's performances. Yet, the Japanese and Portuguese voice actors in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* are equally talented, ensuring that the quality of the voice acting remains high.
Moreover, *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* offers robust subtitle options, allowing you to follow the dialogue in your preferred language while still benefiting from the immersive experience. Immersive Mode can be toggled on or off at any time through the audio settings, requiring only a reload from your last save to take effect. Unlike Canon Mode, this setting does not lock you into a choice for the entire playthrough, making it risk-free to experiment with.
If you're aiming for the most authentic experience possible, Immersive Mode in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is an excellent choice to transport yourself back into the historical context of 16th Century Japan. We hope to see this feature in future *Assassin’s Creed* titles as well.
*Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is available now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
