AC Shadows Introduces Bizarre Attack on Titan Crossover for Thanksgiving
In a bizarre partnership that challenges conventional forecasts, 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, offering complimentary extra story content for Shadows players.
Strange Mission Revealed
According to the authorized release, "A strange confrontation leads characters Naoe and Yasuke into a new quest, where whispers of banned rituals and monstrous changes reverberate through the obscurity." The narrative features a "oddly garbed woman named Ada" who charges the characters with venturing into the Crystal Cave—a important location from Attack on Titan—to liberate her friend from a clandestine cult.
The mission concentrates on "peculiar tests and a monstrous enemy" and is accessible to all players who have acquired the Yasuke character.
Familiar Locations and Changes
The teaser features the Underground Chapel from Attack on Titan reimagined as the Crystal Cave. This significant location was earlier where the Reiss royal family handed down the Founding Titan ability through generations. The preview finishes with a dramatic sequence showing a character, probably the hostage, changing into a Titan that looms over Naoe and Yasuke.
Special Prizes and Extra Material
Players who accomplish the adventure will receive an special katana in addition to numerous objects hidden throughout the area in concealed chests. The update also contains premium Attack on Titan item packs, including:
- Titan-themed attire for Yasuke
- Mikasa costume for Naoe
- Unique arms
- Survey Corps vehicle
Latest Free Story Content
This release also introduces the game's newest no-cost story content, titled "A Puzzlement." This humorous quest pairs Naoe and Yasuke as they exchange distinctive abilities: Naoe debuts a theatrical interpretation of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke learns non-lethal stealth takedowns. True to its name, "The Enigma" also includes a new environmental puzzle that may ultimately explain some unanswered questions from the main storyline.
Past Anime Partnerships
This represents hardly the primary time the Assassin's Creed franchise has crossed over with famous anime franchises. The series formerly showcased a 2020 collaborative story uniting Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Moreover, Valhalla subtly contained a quest that unmistakably referenced the well-known series One-Punch Man.
