AC Shadows Reveals Bizarre Attack on Titan Crossover for Thanksgiving
In a unexpected crossover event that breaks usual forecasts, Ubisoft has revealed an virtual partnership between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the acclaimed 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 authorized release, "A strange meeting leads heroes Naoe and Yasuke into a new adventure, where rumors of banned ceremonies and fearsome changes reverberate through the shadows." The narrative introduces a "unusually garbed woman named Ada" who charges the pair with venturing into the Crystalline Cavern—a key location from Attack on Titan—to save her companion from a clandestine cult.
The mission centers on "bizarre experiments and a monstrous foe" and is open to all players who have unlocked the Yasuke character.
Recognizable Locations and Metamorphoses
The preview highlights the Subterranean Sanctuary from Attack on Titan reimagined as the Crystal Cave. This important location was formerly where the Reiss royal family passed down the Founding Titan ability through eras. The preview ends with a powerful moment showing a character, probably the hostage, transforming into a Titan that towers over Naoe and Yasuke.
Special Prizes and Extra Features
Players who accomplish the adventure will obtain an special katana together with numerous artifacts concealed throughout the area in hidden chests. The update also features purchasable Attack on Titan item packs, offering:
- Titan-themed costume for Yasuke
- Mikasa costume for Naoe
- Special weapons
- Survey Corps vehicle
Newest Free Story Update
This release also introduces the game's newest complimentary story episode, titled "The Mystery." This lighthearted mission partners Naoe and Yasuke as they trade distinctive techniques: Naoe debuts a theatrical variation of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke masters non-lethal stealth takedowns. Faithful to its name, "The Enigma" also contains a fresh environmental puzzle that may eventually clarify some lingering questions from the main storyline.
Previous Anime Partnerships
This signifies hardly the primary time the Assassin's Creed franchise has partnered with famous anime franchises. The series previously included a 2020 collaborative story uniting Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Additionally, Valhalla subtly featured a quest that unmistakably nodded to the famous series One-Punch Man.
