SPOILER WARNING: This article contains light spoilers for the narrative structure of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Naoe and Yasuke’s personal stories, and the involvement of the Assassins and Templars in the game’s story.
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Assassin’s Creed Shadows is a sprawling RPG that offers a wealth of activities beyond its main quest. Even after you've completed the main storyline, there's still much to explore and enjoy. Here’s a detailed look at what awaits you after you beat Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
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What Can You Do After You Finish Assassin’s Creed Shadows? Answered
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Epilogue and Endgame Explained
What’s Next For Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
What Can You Do After You Finish Assassin’s Creed Shadows? Answered
After completing the main quest in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the game's expansive world remains open for you to explore. The game is set in Feudal Japan, offering a vast array of side content that remains accessible even after you've finished the main storyline. You're free to delve deeper into the world, completing any remaining side quests and fully immersing yourself in the rich environment.
Additionally, Assassin’s Creed Shadows will receive ongoing support with new weekly challenges being added post-launch through the Animus. This means that even after achieving 100% completion, there will be fresh content to keep you engaged.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Epilogue and Endgame Explained
Rolling credits doesn't necessarily mean the end of the story in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. In my experience, the credits rolled after completing the Shinbakufu Objective Board and the main quests for Yasuke and Naoe. However, to unlock the epilogue and the true ending, you must complete the personal stories of Naoe, Yasuke, and Junjiro. After that, return to the Hideout and speak with Tomiko to unlock the complete ending and earn the associated achievements.
Towards the end of the game, you can also unlock exclusive gear sets themed around the Assassins for Naoe and the Templars for Yasuke. These sets come with unique perks that enhance each protagonist's playstyle and are a nod to long-time fans of the Assassin’s Creed series.
Even after the credits, you can continue to level up your characters to the game's maximum level cap, ensuring there's always something to strive for in the endgame.
What’s Next For Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
While the main story of Assassin’s Creed Shadows concludes at launch, the game's journey is far from over. Ubisoft plans to add new content through the Animus, and the in-game store will likely see updates with new items. Moreover, a story expansion titled The Claws of Awaji is set to release later in 2025, promising over 10 hours of new content on the Island of Awaji.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
