AC Shadows Unveils Unexpected AoT Collaboration for Thanksgiving
In a surprising collaboration that breaks usual expectations, Ubisoft has announced an digital crossover between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the renowned anime series Attack on Titan. The unusual holiday event runs from November 25 through December 22, offering no-cost extra story content for Shadows players.
Mysterious Questline Disclosed
According to the authorized release, "A mysterious encounter draws heroes Naoe and Yasuke into a original adventure, where whispers of prohibited rituals and terrifying metamorphoses resonate through the darkness." The storyline presents a "unusually attired woman named Ada" who charges the duo with venturing into the Gemstone Grotto—a important location from Attack on Titan—to liberate her ally from a hidden sect.
The mission concentrates on "bizarre tests and a monstrous enemy" and is open to all players who have gained access to the Yasuke character.
Familiar Locations and Changes
The preview showcases the Subterranean Sanctuary from Attack on Titan recreated as the Crystal Cave. This historic location was earlier where the Reiss royal family passed down the Founding Titan ability through ages. The trailer finishes with a powerful scene showing a character, likely the prisoner, changing into a Titan that rises over Naoe and Yasuke.
Unique Rewards and Additional Material
Players who accomplish the quest will obtain an exclusive katana in addition to numerous items secreted throughout the area in concealed chests. The update also includes purchasable Attack on Titan item packs, offering:
- Titan-based costume for Yasuke
- Mikasa outfit for Naoe
- Special arms
- Survey Corps vehicle
Newest Free Story Update
This patch also adds the game's third free story episode, titled "A Puzzlement." This lighthearted adventure teams Naoe and Yasuke as they swap characteristic skills: Naoe debuts a theatrical version of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke masters non-fatal stealth takedowns. Faithful to its name, "The Enigma" also features a new environmental puzzle that may finally explain some unanswered questions from the main storyline.
Previous Anime Crossovers
This signifies scarcely the initial time the Assassin's Creed franchise has crossed over with popular anime properties. The series previously showcased a 2020 collaborative story linking Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Moreover, Valhalla subtly included a quest that unmistakably echoed the well-known series One-Punch Man.
