Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Unveiling the Immersive Mode Experience

The *Assassin’s Creed* franchise has always been about transporting players to different eras and cultures. With *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, Ubisoft takes another leap forward by diving into 16th Century Japan. Let's explore the game's innovative Immersive Mode, which enhances the historical authenticity of your gaming experience.

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

Traditionally, *Assassin’s Creed* games modernize character dialogues, with NPCs rarely speaking in their native languages. *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* follows suit, with the majority of dialogue in your chosen language, but occasionally, you'll hear snippets of native speech.

Immersive Mode in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* revolutionizes this by locking the voiceover language to Japanese, the authentic language of the setting. Additionally, you’ll encounter Portuguese dialogue from the Jesuits and Yasuke, reflecting the real historical interactions of the time. This feature significantly enhances the game's immersion, making the historical setting feel more genuine and accurate. While previous games like *Mirage* allowed players to manually switch to Arabic dubs, Immersive Mode in *Shadows* is a seamless and dedicated step toward authenticity.

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

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The only potential drawback of using Immersive Mode is missing out on the performances of the English voice cast. However, the Japanese and Portuguese voice actors deliver equally compelling performances. *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* offers extensive subtitle options, allowing you to read dialogues in your preferred language even with Immersive Mode activated.

You can toggle Immersive Mode on or off in the audio settings menu at any time, and it only requires a reload from your last save to take effect. Unlike the game’s Canon Mode, you're not locked into your choice for the entire playthrough, giving you the flexibility to experiment. If you're seeking the most authentic experience possible, Immersive Mode is the perfect choice to immerse yourself in the historical setting of 16th Century Japan. We hope to see this feature return in future titles.

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