The main story achieves a more movie-like sense of immersion without ... but choosing to turn on Canon Mode in Assassin's Creed Shadowsdoesn't have any particular benefits aside from preference.

Flickering gaslights cast long shadows on wet cobblestones, echoing the city's hidden, secretive dealings. Picture Assassin's ...

In this Assassin’s Creed: Shadows Review ... option to weave your own path with dialogue choices. You can play in Canon Mode if you want, which makes the decisions for you.