In the breathtaking feudal Japan of *Assassin’s Creed: Shadows*, romance blossoms—or it can, depending on your choices. This guide reveals who you can romance and how to navigate these relationships.
Romance in *Assassin’s Creed: Shadows* isn’t a new concept for the series; fans will remember similar mechanics in *Odyssey* and *Valhalla*. However, *Shadows* offers a unique twist. Both protagonists, Naoe and Yasuke, have romantic options, and the player controls the trajectory of these relationships—from fleeting encounters to enduring bonds, even with canon mode enabled.
How to Romance in Assassin’s Creed: Shadows
Pursuing a romance in Assassin’s Creed: Shadows is surprisingly straightforward. Several questlines interwoven with recruiting allies like Naoe or Yasuke offer opportunities for flirtatious dialogue and hints of deeper connections. The player decides whether to pursue these hints.
The game makes it clear when a romantic choice is available. A heart icon appears next to dialogue options that advance a romantic relationship. Select these options consistently to build the connection. The heart icon will eventually transform to show Cupid's arrow, marking a significant step in the relationship.
However, choosing a romantic option once or twice doesn’t guarantee a relationship. Conversely, rejecting romantic advances can have consequences. Key decisions affecting the relationship are highlighted with prominent text prompts. In one example, a player’s early rejection of a flirtatious option later led to a character rejecting a more significant romantic advance. Therefore, keep your romantic options open, as unexpected connections might develop later.
Who Can You Romance in Assassin’s Creed: Shadows?
Both Naoe and Yasuke have unique romantic options, suggesting a degree of character-specific pairings. The writing seems to favor certain characters, but both heterosexual and same-sex romances are available.
Here are the confirmed romantic options:
- Naoe: Can romance Gennojo and Katsuhime.
- Yasuke: Can romance Lady Oichi.
This concludes our Assassin’s Creed: Shadows romance guide, covering who to romance and how.
Assassin’s Creed: Shadows is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
