AC Shadows Unveils Bizarre AoT Collaboration for Thanksgiving
In a bizarre partnership that defies conventional predictions, the game developer has unveiled an in-game partnership between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the acclaimed anime series Attack on Titan. The unusual holiday event operates from November 25 through December 22, providing free bonus story content for Shadows players.
Peculiar Adventure Uncovered
According to the official announcement, "A mysterious confrontation pulls heroes Naoe and Yasuke into a fresh adventure, where whispers of banned practices and monstrous changes reverberate through the obscurity." The plot presents a "strangely attired woman named Ada" who charges the pair with journeying into the Crystalline Cavern—a key location from Attack on Titan—to save her ally from a hidden sect.
The mission concentrates on "bizarre experiments and a fearsome enemy" and is accessible to all players who have gained access to the Yasuke character.
Recognizable Places and Metamorphoses
The trailer highlights the Hidden Temple from Attack on Titan recreated as the Crystal Cave. This significant location was formerly where the Reiss royal family transmitted the Founding Titan ability through generations. The preview ends with a powerful scene showing a character, likely the captive, transforming into a Titan that looms over Naoe and Yasuke.
Exclusive Prizes and Extra Material
Players who accomplish the adventure will acquire an special katana alongside numerous artifacts concealed throughout the area in concealed chests. The update also contains in-store Attack on Titan item packs, featuring:
- Titan-themed costume for Yasuke
- Mikasa attire for Naoe
- Exclusive weapons
- Survey Corps mount
Newest Free Story Update
This release also brings the game's newest no-cost story addition, titled "The Enigma." This lighthearted quest pairs Naoe and Yasuke as they exchange characteristic skills: Naoe introduces a performative interpretation of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke masters non-fatal stealth takedowns. Faithful to its name, "The Mystery" also features a new environmental puzzle that may ultimately explain some lingering questions from the main storyline.
Previous Anime Partnerships
This marks scarcely the first time the Assassin's Creed franchise has partnered with famous anime franchises. The series previously included a 2020 cross-promotional story uniting Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Moreover, Valhalla informally included a quest that obviously nodded to the famous series One-Punch Man.
