Assassin's Creed Shadows: What is guided, non-guided & canon mode?

Which mode is better?

Just like its predecessor, Assassin’s Creed Shadows also focuses on exploration in Feudal Japan with ninja Naoe or samurai Yasuke.

The game is pretty massive filled with many open world adventures, quests and more. Your journey throughout game will also depend on different mode which can change the pace of the game. Let’s check out more details in this article.

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Guided mode: The easy path

This is one of the easiest mode which will make your exploration pretty easy in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Map marks highlight your objectives, reducing guesswork.

You won’t need Scouts—those expensive aides who smell out targets—because the game provides a clear path. This option is ideal for those with limited time or a desire to quickly navigate the 80 km² map with nine sections.

Pros:

• Streamlined navigation
• Faster progression
• Less reliance on Scouts

Cons:

• Less immersive
• Misses the thrill of discovery

Also Read: Assassin’s Creed Shadows review: Is it worth buying?

Non-Guided mode: True Shinobi immersion

This mode could be consider for the hardcore gamers who wants to spend more time in Assassin’s Creed Shadows explorations all by themself.

Map signs vanish, leaving you to explore, sync perspectives, or use Scouts (at a cost) to locate objectives. Ubisoft is promoting an immersive experience, despite the difficulty of the map’s challenging mountains and woodlands.

Pros:

• Deepens immersion
• Rewards exploration
• Feels authentic to the setting

Cons:

• Slower pace
• Can frustrate time-crunched players

Canon Mode

This mode is for the players who wants to enjoy the story in the game. When you turn it on, Ubisoft controls every cinematic decision, allowing Naoe and Yasuke’s story to unfold just as it should—consider it the “official” Shadows storyline. There’s no need to make any decisions; simply follow the canon path.

Pros of Canon Mode:

• Hands-off storytelling
• See the “true” ending

Cons:

• No player influence
• Less personal investment

Which mode should you choose?

If you are short on time and can’t invest on proper exploration, then select Guided Mode. If you want to spend more time and craving for a full immersive exploration, go for Non-Guided mode.For Ubisoft cannon story, go for the canon mode.

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