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Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Understanding Immersive Mode

by Ellie Mar 29,2025

The *Assassin’s Creed* franchise has long been celebrated for its deep dives into historical settings and cultures. With *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, Ubisoft elevates this experience by transporting players to 16th Century Japan with an innovative Immersive Mode. Here’s a comprehensive guide to what you need to know about this feature.

What Does Immersive Mode Do in Assassin’s Creed Shadows? Answered

Traditionally, *Assassin’s Creed* games modernize the dialogue, with characters rarely speaking in their native tongues. *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* follows this pattern for the most part, where the majority of dialogue is in the player's chosen language, though you might occasionally hear an NPC speak in their native language.

Immersive Mode in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* takes a different approach by enhancing authenticity and historical accuracy. When enabled, this mode locks the voiceover language to Japanese, reflecting the period and setting accurately. Additionally, you'll hear Portuguese spoken by Jesuits and Yasuke when interacting with them, adding another layer of realism.

This feature significantly boosts the immersion and historical accuracy of *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, offering players a more authentic experience. While similar effects have been achieved in past games, such as using the Arabic dub in *Mirage*, Immersive Mode represents a substantial leap forward for the franchise.

Should You Turn On Immersive Mode in Assassin’s Creed Shadows? Answered

Assassin's Creed Shadows audio options, Immersive Mode highlighted

Screenshot by The Escapist
The primary drawback of using Immersive Mode in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is missing out on the performances of the English voice cast. However, the Japanese and Portuguese voice actors deliver equally compelling performances.

The game offers extensive subtitle options, ensuring that players can still read the dialogue in their preferred language. Immersive Mode can be toggled on or off at any time through the audio settings menu, and it only requires a reload to the last save to take effect. Unlike Canon Mode, which locks you into your choice for the entire playthrough, Immersive Mode allows flexibility, making it easy to experiment and find what suits you best.

For those seeking the most authentic historical experience, Immersive Mode in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is a fantastic choice. It offers a unique way to step back into history, and we hope to see similar features in future titles.

*Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is available now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

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