Assassin's Creed Unveils Bizarre AoT Collaboration for Thanksgiving
In a surprising collaboration that challenges traditional expectations, Ubisoft has announced an virtual partnership between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the renowned anime series Attack on Titan. The unusual Thanksgiving event runs from November 25 through December 22, including free bonus story content for Shadows players.
Strange Mission Uncovered
According to the authorized statement, "A strange confrontation pulls heroes Naoe and Yasuke into a new mission, where rumors of prohibited rituals and terrifying changes resonate through the shadows." The plot introduces a "strangely attired woman named Ada" who assigns the duo with journeying into the Crystal Cave—a important location from Attack on Titan—to rescue her ally from a clandestine cult.
The adventure focuses on "strange tests and a terrifying enemy" and is available to all players who have unlocked the Yasuke character.
Recognizable Places and Metamorphoses
The preview features the Subterranean Sanctuary from Attack on Titan redesigned as the Crystal Cave. This significant location was previously where the Reiss royal family transmitted the Founding Titan ability through generations. The trailer concludes with a dramatic scene showing a character, likely the prisoner, changing into a Titan that towers over Naoe and Yasuke.
Special Prizes and Extra Material
Players who accomplish the adventure will receive an unique katana together with numerous items hidden throughout the area in concealed chests. The update also contains in-store Attack on Titan item packs, offering:
- Titan-inspired attire for Yasuke
- Mikasa attire for Naoe
- Unique implements
- Survey Corps vehicle
Third Free Story Content
This release also introduces the game's latest no-cost story addition, titled "The Mystery." This playful adventure partners Naoe and Yasuke as they exchange signature abilities: Naoe debuts a dramatic interpretation of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke acquires non-lethal stealth takedowns. Faithful to its name, "The Mystery" also features a new environmental puzzle that may finally clarify some unanswered questions from the main storyline.
Past Anime Crossovers
This represents scarcely the first time the Assassin's Creed franchise has crossed over with well-known anime series. The series formerly showcased a 2020 crossover story connecting Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Furthermore, Valhalla subtly contained a quest that unmistakably referenced the famous series One-Punch Man.
