Assassin's Creed Introduces Bizarre Attack on Titan Crossover for Thanksgiving

In a surprising collaboration that challenges traditional expectations, Ubisoft has unveiled an digital crossover between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the renowned anime series Attack on Titan. The unusual Thanksgiving event operates from November 25 through December 22, providing free extra story content for Shadows players.

Strange Mission Revealed

According to the official announcement, "A strange meeting leads heroes Naoe and Yasuke into a fresh mission, where whispers of prohibited ceremonies and monstrous changes resonate through the darkness." The narrative features a "oddly dressed woman named Ada" who tasks the characters with journeying into the Crystal Cave—a key location from Attack on Titan—to rescue her friend from a hidden cult.

The questline centers on "peculiar trials and a terrifying adversary" and is open to all players who have unlocked the Yasuke character.

Recognizable Places and Transformations

The preview features the Subterranean Sanctuary from Attack on Titan reimagined as the Crystal Cave. This historic location was earlier where the Reiss royal family transmitted the Founding Titan ability through generations. The teaser concludes with a powerful scene showing a character, presumably the hostage, changing into a Titan that towers over Naoe and Yasuke.

Exclusive Rewards and Bonus Features

Players who finish the adventure will receive an special katana alongside several items concealed throughout the area in secret chests. The update also features purchasable Attack on Titan item packs, including:

  • Titan-based costume for Yasuke
  • Mikasa costume for Naoe
  • Special weapons
  • Survey Corps steed

Newest Free Story Addition

This release also adds the game's newest no-cost story content, titled "The Mystery." This playful quest partners Naoe and Yasuke as they exchange characteristic techniques: Naoe debuts a performative interpretation of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke learns non-lethal stealth takedowns. Loyal to its name, "A Puzzlement" also contains a fresh environmental puzzle that may ultimately explain some lingering questions from the main storyline.

Previous Anime Crossovers

This signifies scarcely the initial time the Assassin's Creed franchise has collaborated with famous anime properties. The series earlier showcased a 2020 cross-promotional story linking Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Furthermore, Valhalla subtly contained a quest that unmistakably echoed the famous series One-Punch Man.

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