Assassin's Creed Shadows: What Happens After You Beat 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 a wealth of activities to engage in. Even after completing the main quest, there's still plenty to explore. Here’s what you can expect after beating 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, you can continue to explore the expansive open world of Feudal Japan. The game doesn't restrict access to any side content post-main quest, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the rich environment and complete any remaining activities.

Additionally, new weekly challenges will be introduced through the Animus post-launch, ensuring that even after achieving 100% completion, there will be fresh content to keep you engaged.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Epilogue and Endgame Explained

Even after the credits roll, the story of Assassin’s Creed Shadows might not be fully concluded. 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 earned the trophy for finishing Act 3 or The Epilogue.

To unlock the epilogue and the true ending, you must complete the personal stories of Naoe, Yasuke, and Junjiro. After that, return to the Hideout and speak with Tomiko. This will grant you the complete ending and the associated achievements.

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

As for endgame content, players can continue to level up and progress well beyond the credits, reaching 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 much more to anticipate. New content will be added through the Animus, and the in-game store will likely see updates with new items. Additionally, a story expansion titled The Claws of Awaji is set to release later 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.