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Assassin's Creed Shadows Launches with Innovative Gameplay Modes

The new Canon and Immersive modes redefine narrative and historical authenticity in Ubisoft's 16th-century Japan setting.

  • Canon Mode introduces a fixed narrative aligned with Assassin's Creed lore, removing player-driven choices and requiring a new save to switch off.
  • Immersive Mode enhances historical authenticity by locking voiceover to Japanese and Portuguese, reflecting the cultural context of 16th-century Japan.
  • Players can toggle Immersive Mode on or off at any time, while Guided Exploration Mode offers flexibility between precise markers and open exploration.
  • The game features Yasuke, an African warrior brought to Japan by Portuguese Jesuits, as one of two protagonists, highlighting underrepresented historical figures.
  • Set during Oda Nobunaga's campaign to unify Japan, the game incorporates Portuguese exploration and Jesuit influence, deepening its historical narrative.
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