Home News Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Immersive Mode Details Revealed

Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Immersive Mode Details Revealed

Author : Nova Update : Apr 18,2025

The *Assassin’s Creed* series has long been celebrated for its deep dives into various historical cultures, and with *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, Ubisoft is taking fans on a journey to 16th Century Japan. A key feature that enhances this experience is the game's Immersive Mode. Here’s a comprehensive look at what this mode offers and whether it's worth enabling.

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

Traditionally, *Assassin’s Creed* games feature dialogue in modernized languages, with occasional native tongue phrases from NPCs. *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* follows this trend, but with a twist. Immersive Mode aims to heighten the game's authenticity by locking the voiceover language to Japanese, the language spoken during the period the game is set in. Additionally, you'll hear Portuguese dialogue when interacting with Jesuits and Yasuke, reflecting the historical presence of these figures in Japan.

This mode significantly enhances the immersion and historical accuracy of *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. While previous games allowed for some level of immersion through language options, such as the Arabic dub in *Mirage*, Immersive Mode in *Shadows* represents a significant advancement in the series' commitment to historical authenticity.

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 primary consideration when deciding to use Immersive Mode is the potential to miss out on the performances of the English voice cast. However, the Japanese and Portuguese voice actors in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* are reportedly just as talented, ensuring a high-quality experience.

The game also offers extensive subtitle options, allowing you to read the dialogue in your preferred language while still enjoying the authentic voiceovers. Immersive Mode can be toggled on or off at any time through the audio settings menu, requiring only a reload to the last save for the changes to take effect. Unlike Canon Mode, which locks you into your choice for the entire playthrough, Immersive Mode offers flexibility, making it risk-free to try out.

If you're looking to experience *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* in the most historically accurate way possible, Immersive Mode is an excellent choice. It transports you back in time, enhancing the game's immersive quality. We hope to see this feature in future *Assassin’s Creed* titles.

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