New Game Plus is a popular feature in many modern video games, allowing players to restart their journey with all the levels, equipment, and progress from their initial playthrough. If you're curious about whether *Assassin's Creed Shadows* includes this feature, here's what you should know.
Does Assassin's Creed Shadows Have New Game Plus?
The straightforward answer is no, *Assassin's Creed Shadows* does not offer a New Game Plus mode. To relive the story from the start, you'll have to begin a new save file and start over from scratch. Unfortunately, none of the items or equipment you acquired during your first playthrough can be carried over.
However, once you've completed the game and rolled the credits, you're still welcome to continue exploring the expansive open world. This gives you the chance to complete any lingering side quests and hunt for the remaining legendary gear, engravings, and animals scattered throughout Feudal Japan.
There's no shortage of side content to enjoy even after you've finished the main storyline, and you won't need New Game Plus to keep the fun going. It's worth noting that *Shadows* doesn't feature multiple endings, and your dialogue choices don't significantly impact the narrative. Therefore, there's little incentive to replay the game via New Game Plus to explore different story paths. A single, thorough playthrough should be enough to fully experience everything *Assassin's Creed Shadows* has to offer.
We hope this clarifies whether *Assassin's Creed Shadows* includes a New Game Plus feature. For more tips and information on the game, including how to redeem your pre-order bonuses and a complete list of main quests needed to progress the story, be sure to check out The Escapist.
