*Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is an expansive open-world RPG, and if you're curious about the number of main quests and the time it takes to complete them, here's what you should know.
All Assassin’s Creed Shadows Main Quests
The game features a total of 22 main missions. Below is the list of these missions, but be warned: some chapter titles might give away plot points, so if you prefer to dive into the game completely blind, you might want to skip this part.
- 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
Completing the main story can take approximately 40 hours. If you decide to engage with the side content, expect to spend significantly more time in the world of *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. Keep in mind that many of these main quests will involve additional sub-quests and objectives. For instance, to successfully eliminate a target, you might need to complete other tasks first.
Beyond the main storyline, the game offers numerous other quest chains, such as those involving the Kabukimono, who are optional assassination targets. This adds a substantial amount of content to explore.
Hopefully, this answers your query about the number of main quests in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. For more tips and detailed information on the game, including whether you should opt for Guided Exploration and Canon Mode, be sure to visit The Escapist.
