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 vast RPG with an abundance of activities to engage with. Even after completing the main quest, there's still plenty to explore. Here’s what happens when you finish Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
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What Can You Do After You Finish Assassin’s Creed Shadows? AnsweredAssassin’s Creed Shadows Epilogue and Endgame ExplainedWhat’s Next For Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
What Can You Do After You Finish Assassin’s Creed Shadows? Answered
After beating Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the world remains open for you to explore. The game’s expansive setting of Feudal Japan is filled with side content that remains accessible post-main quest. This means you can continue to delve deeper into the world, exploring every nook and cranny at your leisure.
Moreover, the Animus will introduce new weekly challenges after the game's launch, ensuring there's always something new to do, even if you've achieved 100% completion.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Epilogue and Endgame Explained
Even after the credits roll, your journey in Assassin’s Creed Shadows might not be over. In my playthrough, the credits appeared after completing the Shinbakufu Objective Board and the main quests for Yasuke and Naoe. However, I still hadn’t unlocked the trophy for finishing Act 3 or The Epilogue.
To experience the full 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 true ending and its associated achievements.
Additionally, you can earn exclusive gear themed around the Assassins for Naoe and the Templars for Yasuke near the end of the game. These armor sets come with unique perks that enhance each protagonist’s playstyle and are a nostalgic nod to Assassin’s Creed fans.
As for endgame content, you can continue to progress and reach the game’s max level cap long after the credits roll.
What’s Next For Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
While the main story of Assassin’s Creed Shadows concludes at launch, there's still much to anticipate. New content will be added via the Animus, and the in-game store will likely see updates with new items. Additionally, a story expansion titled The Claws of Awaji is set to release in 2025, taking players to the Island of Awaji for over 10 hours of new content.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is now available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
