Assassin's Creed Reveals Bizarre Attack on Titan Collaboration for Thanksgiving
In a bizarre crossover event that defies traditional expectations, the game developer has announced an virtual partnership between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the acclaimed anime series Attack on Titan. The unexpected Thanksgiving event operates from November 25 through December 22, including free extra story content for Shadows players.
Peculiar Questline Uncovered
According to the official announcement, "An unusual encounter draws protagonists Naoe and Yasuke into a original quest, where rumors of banned ceremonies and terrifying changes reverberate through the darkness." The storyline introduces a "strangely garbed woman named Ada" who tasks the characters with venturing into the Crystal Cave—a important location from Attack on Titan—to save her friend from a secret group.
The mission concentrates on "bizarre tests and a monstrous foe" and is available to all players who have gained access to the Yasuke character.
Iconic Places and Changes
The preview features the Underground Chapel from Attack on Titan reimagined as the Crystal Cave. This important location was previously where the Reiss royal family handed down the Founding Titan ability through eras. The teaser ends with a dramatic sequence showing a character, likely the hostage, changing into a Titan that rises over Naoe and Yasuke.
Exclusive Prizes and Extra Features
Players who accomplish the quest will obtain an unique katana in addition to multiple objects concealed throughout the area in hidden chests. The update also contains premium Attack on Titan item packs, including:
- Titan-themed attire for Yasuke
- Mikasa outfit for Naoe
- Unique arms
- Survey Corps vehicle
Third Free Story Update
This patch also brings the game's latest complimentary story episode, titled "The Enigma." This playful adventure partners Naoe and Yasuke as they trade characteristic skills: Naoe introduces a theatrical version of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke learns subduing stealth takedowns. Loyal to its name, "The Enigma" also includes a new environmental puzzle that may finally clarify some lingering questions from the main storyline.
Earlier Anime Partnerships
This marks not the first time the Assassin's Creed franchise has partnered with well-known anime franchises. The series previously showcased a 2020 crossover story uniting Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Furthermore, Valhalla unofficially featured a quest that obviously nodded to the famous series One-Punch Man.