Assassin’s Creed Shadows delivers an expansive open-world RPG experience, naturally translating to substantial gameplay length. For players curious about the main storyline's scope—including quest count and completion time—here's the essential breakdown.
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Complete List of Main Quests in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Assassin’s Creed Shadows features 22 core missions (detailed below). Note that certain chapter titles may contain mild spoilers—consider skipping this section if you prefer a completely unspoiled experience.
Completing just the main narrative typically requires around 40 hours, with significantly more time needed for optional side activities.
Lord’s Favor Spirit of a Warrior Flames of War Fight the Kakushiba Ikki The Onryo Samurai An Unpayable Debt Wake Up Call From Spark to Flame The Wounded The Golden Teppo Friend of My Enemy Oda Nobunaga Lightning and Thunder The Fool The Mourner The Naginata The Noble The Ox The Wise The Fox Akechi Mitsuhide The Horseman
Remember that progressing through main missions often involves completing substories and secondary objectives—some assassination targets may require preparatory tasks before elimination becomes possible.
Beyond these, players can engage with extensive side quest chains like the Kabukimono storyline, featuring optional assassination contracts. Rest assured, the game offers abundant content.
This overview should clarify the main quest structure in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. For deeper gameplay insights—including Guided Exploration and Canon Mode recommendations—explore The Escapist's dedicated coverage.
