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Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Main Quests and Completion Time

by Harper Apr 02,2025

Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Main Quests and Completion Time

*Assassin's Creed Shadows* is an expansive open-world RPG that promises a substantial playtime. If you're curious about the number of main quests and the time it takes to complete them, here's all the information you need to get started.

All Assassin's Creed Shadows Main Quests

The game features a total of 22 main missions, each with intriguing titles that may hint at the story's progression. If you wish to avoid spoilers, it might be best to skip the list below:

  • Lord's Favor
  • Spirit of a Warrior
  • Flames of War
  • Fight the Kakushiba Ikki
  • The Onryo Samurai
  • An Unpayable Debt
  • Wake Up Call
  • From Spark to Flame
  • The Wounded
  • The Golden Teppo
  • Friend of My Enemy
  • Oda Nobunaga
  • Lightning and Thunder
  • The Fool
  • The Mourner
  • The Naginata
  • The Noble
  • The Ox
  • The Wise
  • The Fox
  • Akechi Mitsuhide
  • The Horseman

Completing the main storyline alone can take approximately 40 hours. However, if you decide to explore the side content, your playtime will significantly increase. As you progress through these main quests, you'll encounter various sub-quests and objectives, some of which may be necessary to complete before you can successfully take down your targets.

Additionally, *Assassin's Creed Shadows* offers numerous other quest chains, such as the Kabukimono, which are optional assassination targets, adding even more depth and content to the game.

This should give you a clear idea of the scope of the main quests in *Assassin's Creed Shadows*. For further tips and detailed information on the game, including advice on whether to use Guided Exploration and Canon Mode, be sure to check out The Escapist.

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