Assassin’s Creed Shadows: What Happens After Beating the Game?

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 numerous activities to engage in. While its main quest offers a lengthy journey, there's still much to explore even after completing the story. Here’s what happens when you beat 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 in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the game's expansive open world remains fully accessible. You can continue to explore and engage with the rich side content that Feudal Japan offers. The completion of the main storyline doesn't restrict you from any of these activities, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the game's world.

Additionally, new weekly challenges will be introduced post-launch through the Animus, ensuring there's always something new to tackle, even after achieving 100% completion.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Epilogue and Endgame Explained

The credits may roll after completing the Shinbakufu Objective Board and the main quests for Yasuke and Naoe, but that doesn't necessarily mean the story is over. To unlock the epilogue and the true ending, you'll need to complete the personal stories of Naoe, Yasuke, and Junjiro. After that, return to the Hideout and speak with Tomiko to witness the complete ending of Assassin’s Creed Shadows and earn the associated achievements.

Moreover, exclusive gear themed around the Assassins for Naoe and the Templars for Yasuke becomes available around the game's end. These armor sets come with unique perks that enhance each protagonist’s playstyle, and their designs are sure to delight long-time fans of Assassin’s Creed.

As for endgame content, players can continue to level up and progress toward the game’s maximum level cap long after the credits have rolled.

What’s Next For Assassin’s Creed Shadows?

Although the main story of Assassin’s Creed Shadows concludes at launch, the game will continue to evolve with new content added through the Animus. Expect regular updates to the in-game store with new items. Additionally, a story expansion, The Claws of Awaji, is set to release later in 2025, introducing players to the new location of the Island of Awaji and offering over 10 hours of additional gameplay.

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