The *Assassin’s Creed* franchise has always aimed to transport fans into diverse historical settings, and with *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, Ubisoft dives deep into 16th Century Japan. One of the standout features of this latest installment is the Immersive Mode, designed to enhance your experience by bridging the gap between past and present. Here’s what you need to know about this groundbreaking feature.
What Does Immersive Mode Do in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
In previous *Assassin’s Creed* titles, dialogue is often modernized and not delivered in the native languages of the characters. *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* follows suit to a degree, with the occasional native language dialogue from NPCs, but the majority of the conversations are in your chosen language.
However, Immersive Mode in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* takes a different approach. By activating this feature, you ensure that the game's characters speak the languages they historically would have used. This means the voiceover language is locked to Japanese, reflecting the setting accurately. Additionally, you'll hear Portuguese dialogue in interactions involving the Jesuits and Yasuke, enhancing the authenticity of these exchanges.
This shift to more historically accurate language use significantly boosts the game's immersion, allowing players to feel more connected to the historical context of 16th Century Japan. Although previous games like *Mirage* allowed for some language emulation through dubbing options, *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*' Immersive Mode marks a substantial advancement in the series.
Should You Turn On Immersive Mode in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
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The primary drawback of using Immersive Mode is that you'll miss out on the performances of the English voice cast. However, the Japanese and Portuguese voice actors bring their own unique talents to the table, ensuring a rich auditory experience.
*Assassin’s Creed Shadows* offers comprehensive subtitle options, allowing you to read dialogue in your preferred language while still enjoying the immersive voice acting. The Immersive Mode can be toggled on or off at any time in the audio settings menu, requiring only a reload to your last save for changes to take effect. Unlike the game's Canon Mode, this choice isn't permanent, so you're free to experiment and find what suits you best.
If you're looking to experience *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* in the most authentic way possible, Immersive Mode is an excellent choice. It transports you back into history, and we hope Ubisoft considers bringing similar features to future titles.
*Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is available now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
