Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Is Guided Exploration Mode Worth It?

The *Assassin’s Creed* series is renowned for its expansive open worlds, and *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* continues this tradition with its emphasis on exploration. If you're considering using Guided Exploration mode in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, here’s what you need to know.

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• Assassin’s Creed Shadows Guided Exploration Explained
• Should You Use Guided Exploration Mode?
• How to Turn On Guided Exploration

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Guided Exploration Explained

Guided Exploration mode, a familiar feature in many Assassin’s Creed games, returns in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. When enabled, this mode marks your next quest objective on the map, ensuring you always know where to head next and eliminating the risk of getting lost.

Without Guided Exploration, you'll need to engage more deeply with the game's world, using clues and information to track down NPCs or discover new objectives. This mode adds an extra layer of challenge and immersion, requiring you to piece together the puzzle of where to go next. However, Guided Exploration streamlines this process, providing immediate direction and saving you from the legwork of investigation.

Should You Use Guided Exploration Mode?

The decision to use Guided Exploration mode is entirely personal. From my experience, the investigative elements in Assassin’s Creed Shadows don't significantly enhance the gameplay, so enabling Guided Exploration won't detract from your enjoyment. If you prefer to immerse yourself in the story without the hassle of getting lost or stuck, I recommend turning it on.

How to Turn On Guided Exploration

You can easily toggle Guided Exploration on or off at any time. Simply pause the game, navigate to the menu, and go to the Gameplay section. Here, you can switch Guided Exploration mode on or off according to your preference.

And that’s all you need to know about Guided Exploration in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. For more tips and information on the game, be sure to check out The Escapist.