AC Shadows Unveils Bizarre Attack on Titan Crossover for Thanksgiving
In a unexpected collaboration that challenges traditional predictions, the game developer has unveiled an in-game partnership between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the popular anime series Attack on Titan. The unexpected Thanksgiving event runs from November 25 through December 22, including free bonus story content for Shadows players.
Strange Questline Revealed
According to the formal announcement, "A strange meeting draws heroes Naoe and Yasuke into a fresh mission, where hints of banned ceremonies and terrifying transformations resonate through the darkness." The plot introduces a "strangely dressed woman named Ada" who assigns the characters with traveling into the Crystalline Cavern—a significant location from Attack on Titan—to rescue her ally from a secret cult.
The adventure centers on "strange trials and a terrifying adversary" and is available to all players who have acquired the Yasuke character.
Familiar Places and Changes
The teaser showcases the Underground Chapel from Attack on Titan redesigned as the Crystal Cave. This historic location was formerly where the Reiss royal family handed down the Founding Titan ability through generations. The teaser concludes with a striking scene showing a character, likely the hostage, changing into a Titan that looms over Naoe and Yasuke.
Special Rewards and Extra Features
Players who successfully complete the mission will obtain an special katana alongside several items hidden throughout the area in hidden chests. The update also features purchasable Attack on Titan item packs, featuring:
- Titan-inspired costume for Yasuke
- Mikasa outfit for Naoe
- Special arms
- Survey Corps mount
Third Free Story Addition
This patch also introduces the game's latest free story addition, titled "The Mystery." This lighthearted quest teams Naoe and Yasuke as they trade distinctive skills: Naoe introduces a theatrical interpretation of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke learns non-lethal stealth takedowns. Loyal to its name, "The Enigma" also includes a fresh environmental puzzle that may finally clarify some unanswered questions from the main storyline.
Previous Anime Partnerships
This signifies hardly the initial time the Assassin's Creed franchise has crossed over with famous anime properties. The series previously featured a 2020 cross-promotional story uniting Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Moreover, Valhalla informally contained a quest that clearly echoed the famous series One-Punch Man.
