If you're diving into the latest *Assassin’s Creed* game, *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, you might be intrigued by the shift towards RPG elements, including the option to choose dialogue when interacting with NPCs. However, making these choices isn't always straightforward. So, if you're pondering whether to use Canon Mode, here's what you need to know.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Canon Mode Explained

Canon Mode in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* strips away your ability to choose dialogue options. When you opt for this mode, all conversations unfold automatically, with the game selecting responses for you. This setting ensures that you experience the story precisely as the writers envisioned it, following the canon path where characters like Yasuke and Naoe respond and react according to the original script. If immersing yourself in the intended narrative is important to you, Canon Mode might enhance your experience significantly.

Keep in mind, though, that Canon Mode can only be activated at the start of a new game. Once your journey has begun, you won't be able to toggle it on or off as you can with features like Guided Exploration.

Should You Use Canon Mode?

Unlike *Assassin’s Creed Odyssey*, where your choices significantly impact the storyline, the decisions in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* have a more subtle effect. The dialogue options are primarily there to add flavor and help define the personalities of Yasuke and Naoe. You can portray them as compassionate or more ruthless, but these choices don't drastically alter the overarching narrative.

If customizing your characters' demeanor is important to you, then you might want to forego Canon Mode and make your own dialogue choices. However, since these decisions have minimal impact on the story's outcome, opting for Canon Mode might feel inconsequential either way.

That's the scoop on Canon Mode in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. For more tips and insights, be sure to check out The Escapist.