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 who you can romance and how to pursue those relationships.

How Romance Works in Assassin's Creed: Shadows

Romance isn't new to the Assassin's Creed series; fans will recall similar mechanics in Odyssey and Valhalla. However, Shadows offers a unique approach. Both playable protagonists, Naoe and Yasuke, have romantic options, and the player controls whether these relationships are fleeting or long-lasting, even in canon mode.

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

Building a romantic relationship in Assassin's Creed: Shadows is straightforward. Several questlines involving Naoe or Yasuke's interactions with potential allies offer flirty dialogue and hints of romance. The player decides whether to pursue these connections.

The game makes it easy to identify romantic options. A heart icon appears next to dialogue choices that advance a romance. Select these options repeatedly to progress the relationship. The heart icon may evolve to show Cupid's arrow, signaling a significant moment in the relationship's development.

However, choosing a romantic dialogue option once or twice doesn't guarantee a relationship. Conversely, ignoring opportunities can impact your chances. The game clearly indicates choices that significantly affect a relationship with a text prompt. Keep your options open, as your romantic prospects might surprise you.

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

Both Naoe and Yasuke have romantic options, seemingly unique to each protagonist. Some characters are more prominently featured in the narrative. Both heterosexual and same-sex romance options are available.

Here are the romantic options currently known:

• 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.