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When starting Assassin’s Creed Shadows, you might be presented with the option to select the Immersive Mode. Surprisingly, the game doesn’t clearly define what this mode entails, despite its significant impact on your gaming experience. Immersive Mode emphasizes historical accuracy by capturing the language and tone of the era, rather than altering gameplay mechanics. Let’s delve into the specifics of this feature and discuss whether it’s beneficial to enable it in AC Shadows.
Opting for the Assassin’s Creed Shadows Immersive Mode changes the voiceover language to Japanese, with dialogues delivered in Japanese or Portuguese based on the character. Subtitles in your chosen language accompany these scenes, allowing you to understand the narrative while experiencing the characters’ authentic speech.
If you enjoy reading subtitles and seek a more genuine linguistic experience, enabling Immersive Mode could enhance your gameplay. This mode can be toggled on and off, providing flexibility for uncertain players. It’s worth experimenting and deciding whether it suits your play style.
Personally, while Immersive Mode does deepen the experience, I found it challenging to balance reading subtitles and focusing on action sequences simultaneously.
Should you wish to enable or disable Immersive Mode during your playthrough, the process is straightforward. Pause the game, access the System menu, navigate to Options > Audio, and adjust the Immersive Mode setting. Note that changing this setting will reload the game to the last checkpoint, so ensure your progress is saved.
This flexibility contrasts with Assassin’s Creed Shadows Canon Mode, which locks you into a single choice for the entire game. Enjoy exploring the richness of Immersive Mode as you journey through the historical landscapes of Assassin’s Creed Shadows.