New Game Plus in Assassin's Creed Shadows: Confirmed?

New Game Plus is a beloved feature in many modern games, allowing players to restart their journey with all the levels, equipment, and progress they achieved in their first playthrough. If you're curious about whether *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* offers this feature, here's what you should know.

Does Assassin’s Creed Shadows Have New Game Plus?

The short answer is, no. *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* does not include a New Game Plus mode. To experience the story from the beginning, you'll need to start a fresh save file and begin from scratch. Unfortunately, you won't be able to carry over any items or equipment from your initial playthrough.

However, once you've completed the main storyline and rolled the credits, you can continue exploring the expansive open-world of Feudal Japan. This gives you the chance to finish any remaining side quests and hunt down the rest of the legendary gear, engravings, and animals scattered throughout the game.

Even without New Game Plus, there's still a wealth of side content to enjoy post-story completion. Since *Shadows* doesn't feature multiple endings and your dialogue choices have minimal impact on the narrative, there's little incentive to replay the game via New Game Plus to explore different paths. A single, thorough playthrough should allow you to fully experience what the game has to offer.

Hopefully, this clarifies whether *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* includes New Game Plus. For more tips and detailed information on the game, including how to redeem your pre-order bonuses and a complete list of main quests, be sure to check out The Escapist.