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Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Understanding Immersive Mode

Author : Grace

Mar 27,2025

The *Assassin’s Creed* series has long been celebrated for its deep dive into historical settings, and *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is no exception, offering fans a chance to explore 16th Century Japan like never before. A key feature that enhances this experience is the game's Immersive Mode. Here’s a comprehensive look at what Immersive Mode brings to *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*.

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

Typically, *Assassin’s Creed* games feature dialogue that is modernized and not in the characters' native languages. While *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* follows suit for the most part, with the majority of dialogue in your chosen language, there are moments when NPCs speak in their native tongue. However, Immersive Mode takes the immersion to another level.

When activated, Immersive Mode in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* shifts the language settings to enhance authenticity and historical accuracy. In this mode, characters speak the languages they would have used during that era, primarily Japanese. Additionally, you'll hear Portuguese spoken by Jesuits and Yasuke during relevant interactions. This feature significantly boosts the game's immersion, making the historical setting feel more real and engaging. While previous games allowed similar experiences through language dubs, such as the Arabic dub in *Mirage*, Immersive Mode is a significant advancement for the franchise.

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

Assassin's Creed Shadows audio options, Immersive Mode highlighted

Screenshot by The Escapist

The only potential drawback of using Immersive Mode is that you might miss out on the performances by the English voice cast. However, the Japanese and Portuguese voice actors deliver compelling performances that enrich the experience. Additionally, *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* offers comprehensive subtitle options, allowing you to read the dialogue in your preferred language.

Immersive Mode can be easily toggled in the audio settings menu and only requires a reload to your last save to take effect. Unlike Canon Mode, which locks your choice for the entire playthrough, you can experiment with Immersive Mode at any time. This flexibility means you can try it out without any long-term commitment. If you're aiming for the most authentic historical experience, Immersive Mode is an excellent choice that truly transports you back in time. We hope to see this feature in future *Assassin’s Creed* titles.

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