AC Shadows Unveils Unexpected Attack on Titan Crossover for Thanksgiving
In a bizarre crossover event that breaks traditional expectations, the game developer has unveiled an in-game partnership between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the acclaimed anime series Attack on Titan. The surprising Thanksgiving event operates from November 25 through December 22, including free additional story content for Shadows players.
Mysterious Mission Revealed
According to the authorized announcement, "An unusual meeting leads protagonists Naoe and Yasuke into a new adventure, where whispers of banned rituals and terrifying changes echo through the shadows." The narrative presents a "unusually dressed woman named Ada" who tasks the duo with venturing into the Gemstone Grotto—a significant location from Attack on Titan—to rescue her friend from a secret cult.
The adventure centers on "strange tests and a terrifying enemy" and is open to all players who have gained access to the Yasuke character.
Recognizable Places and Changes
The teaser showcases the Underground Chapel from Attack on Titan recreated as the Crystal Cave. This historic location was earlier where the Reiss royal family transmitted the Founding Titan ability through eras. The preview concludes with a powerful scene showing a character, likely the hostage, changing into a Titan that towers over Naoe and Yasuke.
Special Items and Extra Content
Players who accomplish the adventure will obtain an exclusive katana together with numerous items secreted throughout the area in hidden chests. The update also features premium Attack on Titan item packs, offering:
- Titan-based attire for Yasuke
- Mikasa outfit for Naoe
- Unique arms
- Survey Corps mount
Newest Free Story Addition
This update also adds the game's latest no-cost story addition, titled "A Puzzlement." This lighthearted quest partners Naoe and Yasuke as they trade characteristic techniques: Naoe introduces a performative variation of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke acquires non-fatal stealth takedowns. True to its name, "A Puzzlement" also includes a fresh environmental puzzle that may ultimately explain some unanswered questions from the main storyline.
Past Japanese Animation Partnerships
This represents not the first time the Assassin's Creed franchise has partnered with famous anime series. The series previously featured a 2020 cross-promotional story linking Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Additionally, Valhalla unofficially featured a quest that unmistakably echoed the popular series One-Punch Man.
