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MostmodernAssassin’s Creedgamesare known for their lengthy main story campaigns and the abundance of side content that they tend to cram in. With this in mind, readers shouldn’t be too surprised to learn thatAssassin’s Creed Shadowsis another long game, with plenty of content for potential players to sink their teeth into.
The length ofAssassin’s Creed Shadowswill vary a little from player to player, as things like skill level and the order in which some of the game’s quests are completed can make a difference. That said, the following guide should still provide potential players with a pretty good idea of how long it takes to beatAssassin’s Creed Shadows.
How Long Does it Take to Beat Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
Completing the main story ofAssassin’s Creed Shadowswill take most playersaround 35 hours. It’s important to note that it’s pretty much impossible to go throughthe main story ofShadowswithout also tackling a fairly decent chunk of the game’s side content, as being under-leveled will make it impossible to perform assassinations and make it so that even regular enemies can kill Naoe and Yasuke with a single hit.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Chapter Length
The main story ofAssassin’s Creed Shadowstakes place over fourteen chapters, some of which are significantly longer than others. The table below should give a fairly decent estimate of how long each chapter will take to complete, although players may find that their times differ a little depending on the order in which they decide to complete certain quests, how much of the side content they engage with, and how many fast travel points they have unlocked.
Length
Total
Prologue(Arrival at Honnoji, Making a Name, Life in Iga, and World at War)
Pain and Promises
Fall of the Shinbakufu
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The above times were taken from the Save Game menu and so reflect in-game time rather than real-world.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows 100% Completion Time
Just as one might expect from anAssassin’s Creedgame, there’s a ridiculous amount of side content inAssassin’s Creed Shadows, ranging from collectibles to quests. Players will need to find and complete a fairly sizable chunk of these on their way to finishing the main story, although there should still be plenty remaining for the post-game. Consequently,a 100% run ofShadowswill take most players between 60 and 80 hours, depending on the order in which they do things.
