Assassin's Creed Unveils Unexpected Attack on Titan Collaboration for Thanksgiving
In a bizarre crossover event that defies traditional expectations, Ubisoft has unveiled an digital partnership between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the acclaimed anime series Attack on Titan. The unusual Thanksgiving event runs from November 25 through December 22, including no-cost extra story content for Shadows players.
Peculiar Adventure Disclosed
According to the official announcement, "A strange meeting leads characters Naoe and Yasuke into a new adventure, where hints of prohibited rituals and terrifying metamorphoses echo through the darkness." The storyline features a "unusually attired woman named Ada" who charges the pair with traveling into the Crystalline Cavern—a significant location from Attack on Titan—to liberate her companion from a hidden sect.
The adventure focuses on "bizarre tests and a terrifying foe" and is open to all players who have unlocked the Yasuke character.
Recognizable Locations and Changes
The preview highlights the Hidden Temple from Attack on Titan reimagined as the Crystal Cave. This historic location was earlier where the Reiss royal family passed down the Founding Titan ability through ages. The trailer ends with a powerful scene showing a character, likely the prisoner, changing into a Titan that towers over Naoe and Yasuke.
Special Rewards and Bonus Material
Players who accomplish the quest will obtain an special katana alongside numerous items secreted throughout the area in concealed chests. The update also includes purchasable Attack on Titan item packs, including:
- Titan-themed costume for Yasuke
- Mikasa attire for Naoe
- Special weapons
- Survey Corps steed
Newest Free Story Addition
This update also brings the game's newest no-cost story episode, titled "The Mystery." This lighthearted quest pairs Naoe and Yasuke as they swap characteristic techniques: Naoe reveals a performative version of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke masters subduing stealth takedowns. Loyal to its name, "A Puzzlement" also includes a fresh environmental puzzle that may ultimately explain some lingering questions from the main storyline.
Earlier Japanese Animation Partnerships
This signifies scarcely the first time the Assassin's Creed franchise has partnered with famous anime franchises. The series previously showcased a 2020 cross-promotional story uniting Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Furthermore, Valhalla subtly included a quest that unmistakably echoed the well-known series One-Punch Man.
