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 countless activities to engage in. Even after completing the main quest, there's still plenty to explore and enjoy. Here’s a detailed look at what happens after you finish 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
The short answer is: you can do nearly everything you could before. Assassin’s Creed Shadows boasts a sprawling open world filled with side content. Completing the main quest doesn't restrict access to this content, allowing you to fully explore and experience all that Feudal Japan has to offer post-main quest.
Additionally, Ubisoft plans to add new weekly challenges through the Animus post-launch, providing even more activities even after achieving 100% completion.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Epilogue and Endgame Explained
Even after the credits roll, you might not be done with the story just yet. In my playthrough, the title and credits appeared after completing the Shinbakufu Objective Board, as well as Yasuke and Naoe’s main quests. However, I hadn't yet earned the trophy for finishing Act 3 or The Epilogue in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. To unlock the epilogue and true ending, you need to complete the personal stories of Naoe, Yasuke, and Junjiro. After that, return to the Hideout and speak with Tomiko. This should unlock the complete ending of Assassin’s Creed Shadows and the associated achievements.
You can also earn exclusive gear themed around the Assassins for Naoe and the Templars for Yasuke near the game's end. These armor sets come with unique perks that enhance each protagonist’s playstyle, and their designs are sure to appeal to nostalgic Assassin’s Creed fans.
As for endgame content, players can continue to progress well beyond the credits roll, up to the game’s maximum level cap.
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. Ubisoft will continue to add new content through the Animus, and the in-game store is expected to receive updates with new items. Moreover, a story expansion titled The Claws of Awaji is set to release later in 2025, offering over 10 hours of additional content on the Island of Awaji.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
