AC Shadows Introduces Surprising AoT Collaboration for Thanksgiving

In a bizarre crossover event that breaks traditional forecasts, the game developer has unveiled an virtual crossover between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the popular anime series Attack on Titan. The surprising holiday event operates from November 25 through December 22, including complimentary bonus story content for Shadows players.

Mysterious Adventure Disclosed

According to the formal release, "An unusual confrontation leads protagonists Naoe and Yasuke into a original mission, where hints of prohibited rituals and terrifying changes resonate through the shadows." The narrative features a "oddly dressed woman named Ada" who charges the duo with journeying into the Crystalline Cavern—a significant location from Attack on Titan—to rescue her companion from a secret group.

The mission centers on "strange trials and a terrifying foe" and is available to all players who have unlocked the Yasuke character.

Iconic Places and Transformations

The teaser showcases the Underground Chapel from Attack on Titan recreated as the Crystal Cave. This historic location was formerly where the Reiss royal family passed down the Founding Titan ability through eras. The teaser concludes with a powerful moment showing a character, probably the hostage, changing into a Titan that towers over Naoe and Yasuke.

Special Prizes and Extra Content

Players who accomplish the mission will acquire an unique katana alongside numerous artifacts secreted throughout the area in secret chests. The update also includes premium Attack on Titan item packs, featuring:

• Titan-themed attire for Yasuke
• Mikasa attire for Naoe
• Unique arms
• Survey Corps mount

Latest Free Story Content

This update also brings the game's latest no-cost story content, titled "The Enigma." This lighthearted quest pairs Naoe and Yasuke as they exchange distinctive abilities: Naoe reveals a performative variation of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke acquires non-fatal stealth takedowns. Faithful to its name, "The Enigma" also features a new environmental puzzle that may eventually shed light on some lingering questions from the main storyline.

Earlier Japanese Animation Collaborations

This marks scarcely the initial time the Assassin's Creed franchise has partnered with popular anime series. The series formerly showcased a 2020 collaborative story uniting Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Furthermore, Valhalla unofficially featured a quest that unmistakably referenced the famous series One-Punch Man.