AC Shadows Unveils Bizarre Attack on Titan Collaboration for Thanksgiving
In a bizarre crossover event that challenges traditional expectations, Ubisoft has unveiled an virtual crossover between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the popular anime series Attack on Titan. The surprising holiday event runs from November 25 through December 22, including free extra story content for Shadows players.
Peculiar Questline Disclosed
According to the official release, "An unusual encounter draws protagonists Naoe and Yasuke into a new quest, where hints of prohibited ceremonies and fearsome changes resonate through the shadows." The plot features a "oddly attired woman named Ada" who assigns the characters with traveling into the Gemstone Grotto—a key location from Attack on Titan—to liberate her companion from a secret cult.
The questline focuses on "peculiar experiments and a fearsome enemy" and is accessible to all players who have gained access to the Yasuke character.
Familiar Locations and Transformations
The preview features the Underground Chapel from Attack on Titan reimagined as the Crystal Cave. This important location was formerly where the Reiss royal family transmitted the Founding Titan ability through ages. The trailer finishes with a striking moment showing a character, likely the prisoner, transforming into a Titan that looms over Naoe and Yasuke.
Exclusive Rewards and Additional Content
Players who successfully complete the quest will receive an special katana alongside numerous objects concealed throughout the area in concealed chests. The update also features premium Attack on Titan item packs, including:
- Titan-based attire for Yasuke
- Mikasa costume for Naoe
- Unique implements
- Survey Corps mount
Latest Free Story Update
This patch also brings the game's latest free story content, titled "The Mystery." This humorous mission partners Naoe and Yasuke as they exchange characteristic abilities: Naoe introduces a performative version of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke acquires non-fatal stealth takedowns. True to its name, "The Mystery" also contains a fresh environmental puzzle that may eventually explain some unresolved questions from the main storyline.
Previous Anime Crossovers
This signifies scarcely the initial time the Assassin's Creed franchise has collaborated with well-known anime properties. The series previously featured a 2020 crossover story connecting Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Moreover, Valhalla subtly contained a quest that obviously referenced the famous series One-Punch Man.
