Guide to Changing Voiceover Language to Japanese in AC Shadows

Many players of Assassin’s Creed Shadows seek to enhance their gaming experience by switching the voiceover language or audio settings. This allows for a more authentic immersion into the game’s narrative, especially when players want to engage deeply with its historical context.

In the latest installment, AC Shadows offers an “immersive mode”that enables players to switch the voiceover language to Japanese or Portuguese, enriching the overall story experience. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to change the audio language settings within the game.

Adjusting Audio Settings in AC Shadows

Immersive Mode - Starting Game Screenshot — Screenshot by Prima Games

When you begin a new game in AC Shadows, you’ll be prompted to customize a few initial settings, including:

Difficulty Level
Guided Exploration
Canon Mode
Immersive Mode

To set the dialogue to Japanese, you first need to activate Immersive Mode. This mode alters all dialogues originally in Japanese to be voiced in Japanese, enabling a more authentic interaction with the characters and the storyline. While most in-game interactions occur in Japanese, you will occasionally encounter scenes with dialogues in Portuguese or other languages.

The diversity of languages is partly due to the game’s backdrop involving Catholic missionary activities during Japan’s feudal period. Expect interactions where Portuguese priests appear and converse in their native tongue, and there are several situations where language barriers become a narrative device, adding depth to the storytelling.

Upon activating Immersive Mode, players will experience a richer audio atmosphere. However, those unfamiliar with the languages will need to rely on subtitles to keep up with the dialogue.

Switching Immersive Mode In-Game

Immersive Mode - In-Game Settings Screenshot — Screenshot by Prima Games

For players who discover this feature later in their gameplay and wish to change the voiceover language on the fly, the process is quite straightforward.

Simply access the settings menu, navigate to the “Audio” tab, and look for the “Immersive Mode” option under the “General” section. You can toggle it on or off according to your preference.

However, if you find the Immersive Mode option grayed out, it indicates you are currently engaged in a quest or scenario that restricts changes to voiceover settings. This limitation is akin to scenarios in the game where certain actions, such as summoning a mount, cannot be performed.

For example, during the prologue of AC Shadows, players often encounter dense dialogues, making it impossible to switch on Immersive Mode during critical interactions. If you’re starting the game without this mode enabled, your best option may be to restart the game entirely.

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