In the feudal Japan setting of Assassin's Creed: Shadows, romance blossoms—or it can, depending on your choices. This guide reveals who you can romance and how to cultivate those relationships.
Romance in Assassin's Creed isn't new; Odyssey and Valhalla featured similar mechanics. However, Shadows offers a unique approach. Both protagonists have romantic options, and players control the trajectory of these relationships—short flings or enduring love—regardless of whether canon mode is enabled.
How to Romance in Assassin's Creed: Shadows
Building a romantic relationship in Assassin's Creed: Shadows is straightforward. Recruiting allies like Naoe or Yasuke triggers quest chains involving getting to know other characters. Some interactions will hint at romantic potential; it's up to you to pursue it.
The game makes it easy to understand your options. Flirty dialogue choices are clearly marked with a heart icon. Select these options to progress the romance. The heart icon will evolve to show Cupid's arrow at key moments in the relationship.
However, a single flirty choice won't automatically lock you into a relationship. Conversely, rejecting romantic advances can have consequences. Important decisions impacting relationships are highlighted with prominent text prompts. For example, rejecting a romantic overture early on might prevent a later romantic pursuit. Keep your options open to explore all possibilities.
Who Can You Romance in Assassin's Creed: Shadows?
Naoe and Yasuke both have romantic options, seemingly tied to their respective storylines. Some characters might be more receptive than others. Both heterosexual and same-sex romances are available.
Here's a summary of the romantic options:
- Naoe: Can romance Gennojo and Katsuhime.
- Yasuke: Can romance Lady Oichi.
This concludes our Assassin's Creed: Shadows romance guide.
Assassin's Creed: Shadows is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
