Assassin's Creed Shadows: Is Guided Mode Worth It?

The *Assassin’s Creed* franchise has always prioritized exploration, particularly in its expansive open-world installments, and *Shadows* continues this tradition. If you're considering whether to enable Guided Exploration mode in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, here's the essential information.

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Table of Contents

• Understanding Guided Exploration in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*
• Is Guided Exploration Mode Right For You?
• Activating Guided Exploration Mode

Understanding Guided Exploration in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*

Guided Exploration isn't new to the *Assassin’s Creed* series, and it makes its return in *Shadows*. When activated, this feature constantly marks your next objective, ensuring you always know your destination without risk of getting lost.

Without this mode, players engage in a more authentic investigative experience. For example, when tasked with locating an NPC, you'll need to piece together clues and environmental hints to deduce their whereabouts, potentially requiring additional detective work to progress.

Guided Exploration simplifies this process by immediately providing solutions, eliminating the need for independent problem-solving.

Is Guided Exploration Mode Right For You?

The choice ultimately depends on your playstyle. In my experience, the investigative elements in *Shadows* don't significantly enhance gameplay, making the mode a convenient option. If you prefer to focus on narrative progression without worrying about navigation challenges, I'd recommend enabling it.

Activating Guided Exploration Mode

Guided Exploration offers complete flexibility - you can toggle it anytime. Simply pause your game, navigate to the Gameplay settings menu, and switch the mode on or off according to your preference.

That covers everything about Guided Exploration in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. For additional game guides and insights, visit The Escapist.