Assassin's Creed Shadows: Romance and Tactics Explained

Love is in the air in Feudal Japan, at least for some characters in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, depending on your choices. Here’s how romance works and who your protagonists can pursue.

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How Romance Works in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Romance is a returning feature for fans of recent RPG entries like *Odyssey* and *Valhalla*. In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, however, the system offers a unique twist on forming relationships.

Both protagonists, Naoe and Yasuke, have romantic options. Players can steer these relationships toward brief flings or deeper, lasting bonds, even when playing in the game's canon story mode.

How To Romance Another Character in Assassin's Creed Shadows

Building a romance in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is straightforward. Several quest chains involve getting to know potential allies. Some characters will engage in flirtatious banter, hinting at a deeper connection. It's then up to you to decide whether to pursue it.

Thankfully, the game makes your options clear. When presented with dialogue choices, a heart icon marks the option that advances a romance. Selecting these consistently builds the relationship, and the icon may change to a heart pierced by Cupid's arrow during pivotal moments.

Choosing a heart-icon dialogue once or twice won't lock you into a relationship, but key decisions do carry weight. The game will explicitly notify you when a choice significantly impacts your bond with a character.

For instance, in one playthrough, turning down an early flirtatious option with Gennojo later prevented Naoe from pursuing him romantically when she tried. It's wise to keep your romantic options open during these impactful moments, as you never know which character might win you over later.

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Who Can You Romance in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?

Both Naoe and Yasuke have their own potential romantic partners, which appear to be protagonist-specific. The game includes options for both heterosexual and same-sex relationships.

Here are all the romantic options discovered so far in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*:

Naoe can romance Gennojo Naoe can romance Katsuhime Yasuke can romance Lady Oichi

That concludes our guide to romance in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, covering how it works and who you can get close to.

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