Assassin’s Creed Shadows Romance Guide (Who and How to Romance)

In the feudal Japan setting of *Assassin's Creed: Shadows*, romance blossoms—or at least, it *can*, depending on your choices. This guide reveals how to pursue and who you can romance in *Assassin's Creed: Shadows*.

How Romance Works in Assassin's Creed: Shadows

Romance isn't new to the Assassin's Creed franchise; fans will remember similar mechanics in Odyssey and Valhalla. However, Assassin's Creed: Shadows offers a unique approach. Both protagonists have romantic options, and players control the depth and longevity of these relationships, regardless of whether canon mode is enabled.

How to Romance Another Character in Assassin's Creed: Shadows

Building a romantic relationship in Assassin's Creed: Shadows is surprisingly straightforward. Several questlines involve Naoe or Yasuke getting to know potential partners as they recruit allies. Some characters will flirt, hinting at deeper connections. The player decides whether to pursue these relationships.

The game makes it clear when a romantic option is available. A heart icon appears next to dialogue choices that advance the romance. Select these options consistently to progress the relationship. The heart icon will evolve, showing Cupid's arrow at pivotal moments.

However, choosing a romantic option once or twice won't guarantee a relationship. Conversely, ignoring romantic options can negatively impact your chances. Important decisions that affect the relationship are highlighted by a prominent text prompt. In one playthrough, ignoring an early flirtatious option with Gennojo later resulted in his rejection of Naoe's advances. Therefore, keep your romantic options open during key moments.

Who Can You Romance in Assassin's Creed: Shadows?

Naoe and Yasuke both have unique romantic options. While some characters seem more prominently featured, both heterosexual and same-sex romances are possible.

Here are the romantic options currently identified in Assassin's Creed: Shadows:

• Naoe: Can romance Gennojo and Katsuhime.
• Yasuke: Can romance Lady Oichi.

This concludes our Assassin's Creed: Shadows romance guide, detailing who to romance and how.

Assassin's Creed: Shadows is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.