Assassin's Creed Introduces Unexpected AoT Collaboration for Thanksgiving
In a surprising collaboration that defies traditional expectations, Ubisoft has revealed an virtual collaboration between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the popular anime series Attack on Titan. The surprising Thanksgiving event continues from November 25 through December 22, offering no-cost additional story content for Shadows players.
Strange Adventure Uncovered
According to the official release, "An unusual encounter draws characters Naoe and Yasuke into a original quest, where whispers of prohibited ceremonies and terrifying metamorphoses resonate through the darkness." The plot introduces a "oddly dressed woman named Ada" who tasks the duo with venturing into the Gemstone Grotto—a significant location from Attack on Titan—to save her ally from a clandestine sect.
The questline focuses on "peculiar experiments and a monstrous enemy" and is accessible to all players who have acquired the Yasuke character.
Familiar Locations and Transformations
The trailer features the Hidden Temple 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 concludes with a dramatic sequence showing a character, presumably the hostage, changing into a Titan that rises over Naoe and Yasuke.
Exclusive Prizes and Bonus Features
Players who successfully complete the adventure will obtain an exclusive katana together with several artifacts secreted throughout the area in secret chests. The update also features purchasable Attack on Titan item packs, featuring:
- Titan-themed costume for Yasuke
- Mikasa costume for Naoe
- Exclusive arms
- Survey Corps mount
Newest Free Story Update
This release also introduces the game's latest complimentary story content, titled "The Enigma." This humorous mission partners Naoe and Yasuke as they swap characteristic abilities: Naoe reveals a theatrical version of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke masters non-lethal stealth takedowns. True to its name, "The Enigma" also features a original environmental puzzle that may eventually explain some unanswered questions from the main storyline.
Past Anime Crossovers
This signifies scarcely the primary time the Assassin's Creed franchise has crossed over with well-known anime series. The series previously featured a 2020 crossover story linking Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Additionally, Valhalla unofficially included a quest that unmistakably echoed the well-known series One-Punch Man.
