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"Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Main Quests and Completion Time"

by Zachary May 12,2025

"Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Main Quests and Completion Time"

*Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is an expansive open-world RPG that promises a lengthy and immersive experience. If you're curious about the number of main quests and the time commitment required to complete them, here's a comprehensive guide to help you plan your journey.

All Assassin’s Creed Shadows Main Quests

In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, you'll embark on a total of 22 main missions. Below is a list of these missions, but be warned: some of the chapter titles might hint at spoilers. If you prefer to experience the game completely blind, you might want to skip this part.

  • 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 just the main storyline of *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* could take around 40 hours. However, if you're planning to dive into the rich side content, you're looking at significantly more time. As you progress through the main quests, you'll encounter various sub-quests and objectives that may be necessary to complete before you can take down certain targets.

Beyond the main storyline, the game offers numerous other quest chains, including the Kabukimono, which are optional assassination targets. This adds a substantial amount of content to explore and enjoy.

We hope this guide helps you understand the scope of the main quests in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. For more tips and detailed information on the game, including whether you should opt for Guided Exploration and Canon Mode, be sure to check out The Escapist.