What Happens When You Beat Assassin’s Creed Shadows?

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 vast world and numerous activities. Even after completing the main quest, players can continue to explore and engage with the game. Here’s what you can expect after beating 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 finishing the main quest, Assassin’s Creed Shadows still offers a wealth of activities. The expansive open world of Feudal Japan remains fully accessible, allowing you to explore and engage with all the side content you may have missed. Whether it's hunting down collectibles, completing side quests, or simply taking in the beautifully crafted environment, there's no shortage of things to do.

Moreover, post-launch updates will introduce new weekly challenges through the Animus, ensuring that even after achieving 100% completion, there's always something new to strive for.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Epilogue and Endgame Explained

The story of Assassin’s Creed Shadows doesn't end with the credits. In my playthrough, the credits rolled after completing the Shinbakufu Objective Board and the main quests for Yasuke and Naoe. However, to unlock the true ending and the epilogue, you must complete the personal stories of Naoe, Yasuke, and Junjiro. After that, return to the Hideout and speak with Tomiko to witness the complete ending and earn the associated achievements.

Additionally, as you approach the endgame, you can unlock exclusive gear sets for Naoe and Yasuke. These sets are themed around the Assassins and Templars, respectively, and come with unique perks that enhance each character's playstyle. These gear sets not only offer practical benefits but also appeal to fans nostalgic for the classic Assassin’s Creed aesthetics.

Even after the credits, players can continue to level up and reach the game's maximum level cap, ensuring there's always a new goal to achieve.

What’s Next For Assassin’s Creed Shadows?

While the main story concludes at launch, Assassin’s Creed Shadows will continue to evolve. New content will be added via the Animus, and the in-game store is expected to receive updates with fresh items. Looking ahead, the Claws of Awaji DLC, slated for release later in 2025, promises over 10 hours of new content set on the Island of Awaji.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is now available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.