Assassin's Creed Shadows: Post-Game Revealed

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. Even after completing the main quest, there's plenty more to explore. Here’s what you can expect after beating 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

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The short answer is that you can continue doing virtually everything you could before. Assassin's Creed Shadows boasts a vast open world set in Feudal Japan, brimming with side content. Completing the main quest does not restrict access to any of these activities, allowing you to fully explore and immerse yourself in the game's world even after finishing the central storyline.

Moreover, post-launch, new weekly challenges will be added through the Animus, ensuring that there's always something new to engage with, 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 may not be over. In my playthrough, the credits appeared after completing the Shinbakufu Objective Board and the main quests for both Yasuke and Naoe. However, I had yet to earn the trophy for finishing Act 3 or the Epilogue. To unlock the epilogue and experience the true ending, you must complete the personal stories of Naoe, Yasuke, and Junjiro. Afterward, return to the Hideout and speak with Tomiko to witness the complete ending and unlock the associated achievements.

Additionally, players can acquire exclusive gear themed around the Assassins for Naoe and the Templars for Yasuke near the end of the game. These armor sets come with unique perks that enhance each protagonist's playstyle and are a nod to nostalgic Assassin's Creed fans.

As for endgame content, players can continue to progress well beyond the credits, reaching the game's maximum level cap.

What's Next For Assassin's Creed Shadows?

Assassin's Creed Shadows Claws of Awaji Key Art, Image via Ubisoft

While the main story of Assassin's Creed Shadows concludes at launch, the game will continue to evolve. New content will be introduced through the Animus, and the in-game store will likely see updates with new items. Furthermore, a story expansion titled The Claws of Awaji is slated for release in 2025, which will take players to the Island of Awaji and add over 10 hours of new content.

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