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 an expansive RPG that offers a wealth of activities beyond its main storyline. Even after completing the main quest, there's plenty more to explore. Here's a detailed look at what you can expect after finishing Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

Table of Contents

• What Can You Do After You Finish Assassin’s Creed Shadows? Answered
• Assassin’s Creed Shadows Epilogue and Endgame Explained
• What’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 game's vast open world remains fully accessible. You can continue to explore Feudal Japan and engage in all the side content that the game offers. Completing the main quest does not restrict you from experiencing any additional activities.

Furthermore, Ubisoft plans to introduce new weekly challenges through the Animus post-launch, ensuring that there's always something new to do, even after achieving 100% completion.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Epilogue and Endgame Explained

Even after the credits roll, the story of Assassin’s Creed Shadows isn't necessarily over. In my playthrough, the credits appeared after completing the Shinbakufu Objective Board and the main quests for Yasuke and Naoe. However, I hadn't yet received a trophy for finishing Act 3 or the Epilogue.

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 unlock the complete ending and the associated achievements.

Additionally, players can earn exclusive gear sets themed around the Assassins for Naoe and the Templars for Yasuke near the game's end. These sets come with unique perks that enhance each protagonist's playstyle, appealing to fans nostalgic for the classic Assassin’s Creed experience.

As for endgame content, you can continue to level up to the game's maximum level cap even after the credits roll.

What’s Next For Assassin’s Creed Shadows?

While the main story concludes at launch, there's still much to anticipate. Ubisoft will add new content through the Animus, and the in-game store will likely see updates with fresh items. Moreover, a story expansion titled The Claws of Awaji is set to release in 2025, offering over 10 hours of new content on the Island of Awaji.

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