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

New game plus is a feature that allows players to restart a game while retaining their levels, equipment, and progress from the original playthrough. It's a popular feature in many modern games, but if you're curious about whether *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* includes new game plus, 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 offer 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 first playthrough.

However, once you've completed the game and rolled credits, you can continue exploring the open world. This gives you the chance to complete any remaining side quests and hunt for the remaining legendary gear, engravings, and animals in Feudal Japan. There's plenty of side content to enjoy even after finishing the main story, and you don't need new game plus to keep playing.

It's worth noting that *Shadows* doesn't have multiple endings, and dialogue choices don't significantly impact the storyline. As a result, 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 the game.

So, that covers whether *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* includes new game plus. For more tips and information on the game, including how to redeem pre-order bonuses and a list of all main quests, be sure to check out The Escapist.