New Game Plus is a popular feature in many modern games, allowing players to restart their journey with all the levels, equipment, and progress they earned in their initial playthrough. If you're curious about whether *Assassin's Creed Shadows* includes this feature, here's what you need to know.
Does Assassin's Creed Shadows Have New Game Plus?
The short answer is no, *Assassin's Creed Shadows* does not offer a New Game Plus mode. To experience the story from the beginning, you'll need to start a fresh save file and begin from scratch. Unfortunately, you won't be able to carry over any items or equipment from your first playthrough.
However, after you've completed the game and rolled the credits, you'll still have the freedom to explore the open world of Feudal Japan. You can finish any remaining side quests, hunt down legendary gear, engravings, and animals. There's a wealth of side content to enjoy even after you've beaten the main story, and you don't need New Game Plus to continue your adventure.
It's worth noting that *Shadows* does not feature multiple endings, and your dialogue choices don't significantly impact the narrative. This means there's little incentive to replay the game via New Game Plus to explore different story paths. A single, thorough playthrough should be enough to fully experience what the game has to offer.
Hopefully, this clears up any questions about the absence of New Game Plus in *Assassin's Creed Shadows*. For more tips and detailed information on the game, including how to redeem your pre-order bonuses and a complete list of main quests, be sure to check out The Escapist.
