The latest *Assassin’s Creed* titles have embraced the RPG genre, introducing dialogue choices during interactions with NPCs. However, these choices can be challenging, and if you're contemplating whether to use Canon Mode in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, here's what you should consider.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Canon Mode Explained

Canon Mode in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* eliminates the player's ability to select dialogue options. When activated, all in-game conversations proceed automatically, with the game choosing responses on your behalf. This mode ensures that you follow the story's canon path, where characters Yasuke and Naoe react and respond as the writers intended. If experiencing the narrative in its purest form is your goal, Canon Mode is the way to go. Keep in mind, though, that this feature is only accessible when starting a new game and cannot be toggled on or off mid-play like the Guided Exploration mode.

Should You Use Canon Mode?

Unlike *Assassin’s Creed Odyssey*, where choices significantly impact the story's outcome, *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* features dialogue options that are more about flavor than consequence. These choices help define the personalities of Yasuke and Naoe, allowing you to portray them as either compassionate or ruthless. If customizing your character's demeanor is important to you, then opting out of Canon Mode gives you the freedom to shape their character as you see fit. However, since these choices have minimal impact on the overarching narrative, turning off Canon Mode might feel like a trivial decision.

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