The *Assassin’s Creed* franchise has long celebrated the thrill of discovery, particularly in its expansive open-world adventures. *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* continues this tradition with a rich environment designed to encourage exploration and immersion. If you're considering using Guided Exploration mode, here's what you should know before making your choice.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Guided Exploration Explained

Guided Exploration mode is a familiar feature for fans of the series, returning once again in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. When enabled, this mode ensures that your next quest objective is always clearly marked on the map. It eliminates the possibility of getting lost or stuck by pointing you directly toward your next goal.
Without Guided Exploration, players are encouraged to engage more deeply with the game world. For example, during a mission where you must locate an NPC, you’ll be expected to follow clues, gather information, and piece together possible leads. This method fosters a sense of investigation and realism, allowing you to feel more like an actual assassin-detective. Guided Exploration skips this process entirely, offering a direct path forward.
Should You Use Guided Exploration Mode?
Ultimately, whether or not to use Guided Exploration comes down to personal preference. While the investigative elements can add flavor to the experience, they don’t significantly impact gameplay depth for everyone. If you prefer a streamlined journey focused on narrative and action without the risk of being stalled, it’s perfectly fine to enable this feature. It allows you to progress smoothly through missions while still enjoying the rich world and story that *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* offers.
How to Turn On Guided Exploration
You can toggle Guided Exploration on or off at any time during gameplay. Simply pause the game and access the main menu. Navigate to the Gameplay section and switch Guided Exploration mode to “On.” You’re free to deactivate it later if you want to embrace a more traditional, self-guided approach to exploration.
That’s all you need to know about Guided Exploration in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. Whether you choose to go with or without guidance, the world is yours to uncover. Be sure to check back with [ttpp] for more tips and updates on the game.