What Does Canon Mean in Games

What does it mean when a character is canon?

A canon character is a fictional character native to a particular book, television show, movie, comic book, video game, or other canon universe. A canon character may also be referred to as a canon or a canonical, though the latter is more properly an adjective.

What is canon ending in games?

Its the story or ending that is accepted as “official.” If something is canon, it means it officially fits into (or IS) the story.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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