Assassin's Creed Unveils Unexpected AoT Collaboration for Thanksgiving
In a bizarre crossover event that breaks conventional forecasts, Ubisoft has announced an digital collaboration between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the renowned anime series Attack on Titan. The unexpected Thanksgiving event runs from November 25 through December 22, offering complimentary extra story content for Shadows players.
Strange Adventure Disclosed
According to the formal announcement, "A mysterious encounter leads protagonists Naoe and Yasuke into a original mission, where whispers of prohibited ceremonies and monstrous transformations reverberate through the shadows." The narrative presents a "oddly dressed woman named Ada" who charges the characters with traveling into the Crystalline Cavern—a significant location from Attack on Titan—to liberate her friend from a hidden group.
The questline centers on "strange tests and a terrifying enemy" and is accessible to all players who have unlocked the Yasuke character.
Familiar Locations and Metamorphoses
The preview highlights the Hidden Temple from Attack on Titan recreated as the Crystal Cave. This historic location was previously where the Reiss royal family handed down the Founding Titan ability through generations. The trailer ends with a striking moment showing a character, presumably the captive, transforming into a Titan that towers over Naoe and Yasuke.
Exclusive Rewards and Additional Material
Players who finish the mission will obtain an special katana in addition to numerous items concealed throughout the area in secret chests. The update also contains purchasable Attack on Titan item packs, featuring:
- Titan-based attire for Yasuke
- Mikasa attire for Naoe
- Unique arms
- Survey Corps mount
Latest Free Story Content
This update also adds the game's latest no-cost story episode, titled "The Mystery." This lighthearted quest teams Naoe and Yasuke as they exchange characteristic skills: Naoe introduces a performative interpretation of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke acquires subduing stealth takedowns. Faithful to its name, "The Enigma" also features a original environmental puzzle that may finally clarify some unanswered questions from the main storyline.
Past Japanese Animation Partnerships
This signifies scarcely the first time the Assassin's Creed franchise has collaborated with famous anime properties. The series previously included a 2020 crossover story uniting Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Additionally, Valhalla subtly featured a quest that obviously echoed the famous series One-Punch Man.