Assassin's Creed Introduces Unexpected Attack on Titan Event for Thanksgiving

In a unexpected partnership that defies usual expectations, the game developer has unveiled an virtual crossover between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the popular anime series Attack on Titan. The unexpected holiday event operates from November 25 through December 22, offering complimentary additional story content for Shadows players.

Peculiar Mission Disclosed

According to the authorized statement, "A mysterious confrontation pulls characters Naoe and Yasuke into a original mission, where rumors of banned practices and terrifying metamorphoses resonate through the darkness." The storyline features a "oddly attired woman named Ada" who assigns the pair with traveling into the Crystalline Cavern—a significant location from Attack on Titan—to save her friend from a clandestine cult.

The mission focuses on "bizarre trials and a monstrous foe" and is accessible to all players who have gained access to the Yasuke character.

Familiar Settings and Changes

The preview showcases the Underground Chapel from Attack on Titan recreated as the Crystal Cave. This significant location was earlier where the Reiss royal family handed down the Founding Titan ability through ages. The preview finishes with a dramatic sequence showing a character, probably the prisoner, changing into a Titan that towers over Naoe and Yasuke.

Exclusive Prizes and Bonus Content

Players who successfully complete the quest will acquire an unique katana in addition to several objects concealed throughout the area in concealed chests. The update also features purchasable Attack on Titan item packs, including:

• Titan-themed attire for Yasuke
• Mikasa costume for Naoe
• Special implements
• Survey Corps mount

Newest Free Story Addition

This release also adds the game's third no-cost story addition, titled "The Mystery." This playful adventure teams Naoe and Yasuke as they trade signature abilities: Naoe debuts a theatrical interpretation of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke masters non-lethal stealth takedowns. True to its name, "The Mystery" also features a new environmental puzzle that may finally shed light on some unanswered questions from the main storyline.

Previous Anime Crossovers

This signifies not the initial time the Assassin's Creed franchise has partnered with well-known anime series. The series previously featured a 2020 cross-promotional story linking Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Furthermore, Valhalla subtly included a quest that obviously referenced the popular series One-Punch Man.