In the immersive world of *Assassin's Creed Shadows* set in Feudal Japan, romance plays a pivotal role in enhancing your gameplay experience. Depending on your actions, you can foster romantic relationships with certain characters, adding depth and personal stakes to your journey. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to engage in romance and who you can pursue in *Assassin's Creed Shadows*.
Romance has been a feature in the *Assassin's Creed* series since titles like *Odyssey* and *Valhalla*, but *Assassin's Creed Shadows* offers a unique approach. Both protagonists, Naoe and Yasuke, have their own romantic paths. Players have the freedom to decide whether these relationships will be fleeting or long-lasting, even with canon mode activated.
Initiating a romantic connection in *Assassin's Creed Shadows* is straightforward. As you progress through the game, you'll encounter multiple quest chains where Naoe or Yasuke can get to know potential allies. Some of these interactions will include flirty dialogue or hints of deeper feelings, leaving it to the player to decide whether to pursue a romantic path.
The game makes it easy to identify romantic dialogue options with a heart icon next to the choices that will advance the romance. To deepen your relationship, continue selecting these options. As the relationship progresses, the heart icon will transform into one with a cupid's arrow, signaling a critical moment in your romantic journey.
Choosing a romantic dialogue option once or twice won't immediately lock you into a relationship, but be aware that your choices matter. For instance, during my playthrough, an early decision with Gennojo affected later interactions. Missing out on a flirty option early on meant that when Naoe later tried to advance the relationship, Gennojo rejected the advance due to that prior choice. Thus, keeping your romantic options open during these significant moments can be beneficial, as you never know who might capture your heart later in the game.
Both Naoe and Yasuke have distinct romantic paths in *Assassin's Creed Shadows*. The game includes both heterosexual and same-sex romance options, allowing for diverse relationships. Here are the romantic options I've encountered:
And that concludes the *Assassin's Creed Shadows* romance guide, covering both how to romance characters and who is available for romantic pursuits.
*Assassin's Creed Shadows* is now available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
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