Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Understanding Immersive Mode

The *Assassin’s Creed* series has long been celebrated for its deep dives into historical settings, and with *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, Ubisoft takes fans on an enthralling journey into 16th Century Japan. A key feature that enhances this immersion is the game's new Immersive Mode. Here's a comprehensive look at what it offers.

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

In previous *Assassin’s Creed* titles, character dialogues are typically modernized and not delivered in their native languages. *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* largely follows this pattern, with NPCs occasionally speaking in their native tongue amidst predominantly localized dialogue.

However, Immersive Mode in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* revolutionizes this by adjusting the language settings to boost authenticity and historical accuracy. When activated, this mode ensures that characters speak the languages they historically would have. This means the voiceover language is set to Japanese, reflecting the setting accurately. Additionally, you'll hear Portuguese spoken by Jesuits and Yasuke, enhancing the game's historical realism.

This feature significantly enhances the immersion and historical accuracy of *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, offering an experience that feels truer to the period it represents. While players could previously emulate similar effects, such as using the Arabic dub in *Mirage*, Immersive Mode marks a significant advancement for the franchise.

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

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 bring equally compelling performances to the game.

*Assassin’s Creed Shadows* provides extensive subtitle options, allowing players to read dialogues in their preferred language while enjoying the immersive audio. The mode can be toggled on or off in the audio settings menu at any time, requiring only a reload from the last save to take effect. Unlike Canon Mode, Immersive Mode does not lock you into your choice for the entire playthrough, making it risk-free to experiment with.

For those seeking the most authentic historical experience in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, Immersive Mode is an outstanding choice. It transports players back in time more effectively, and we look forward to seeing similar features in future *Assassin’s Creed* titles.

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