AC Shadows Reveals Bizarre AoT Collaboration for Thanksgiving
In a bizarre crossover event that breaks conventional expectations, Ubisoft has revealed an digital crossover between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the renowned anime series Attack on Titan. The surprising Thanksgiving event runs from November 25 through December 22, providing complimentary additional story content for Shadows players.
Peculiar Questline Disclosed
According to the official statement, "A mysterious meeting draws protagonists Naoe and Yasuke into a fresh adventure, where rumors of banned rituals and terrifying transformations reverberate through the shadows." The storyline introduces a "strangely attired woman named Ada" who charges the characters with traveling into the Gemstone Grotto—a key location from Attack on Titan—to liberate her ally from a hidden group.
The mission centers on "peculiar trials and a monstrous enemy" and is accessible to all players who have unlocked the Yasuke character.
Iconic Settings and Changes
The teaser showcases the Hidden Temple from Attack on Titan redesigned as the Crystal Cave. This historic location was previously where the Reiss royal family handed down the Founding Titan ability through ages. The preview finishes with a striking sequence showing a character, probably the prisoner, changing into a Titan that looms over Naoe and Yasuke.
Exclusive Items and Extra Content
Players who accomplish the quest will obtain an unique katana together with several artifacts concealed throughout the area in concealed chests. The update also features in-store Attack on Titan item packs, including:
- Titan-based outfit for Yasuke
- Mikasa attire for Naoe
- Exclusive implements
- Survey Corps vehicle
Latest Free Story Addition
This update also introduces the game's third complimentary story episode, titled "A Puzzlement." This playful quest teams Naoe and Yasuke as they trade distinctive skills: Naoe debuts a performative variation of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke acquires non-fatal stealth takedowns. Faithful to its name, "The Mystery" also includes a original environmental puzzle that may eventually clarify some unresolved questions from the main storyline.
Previous Anime Partnerships
This signifies not the first time the Assassin's Creed franchise has crossed over with well-known anime series. The series previously showcased a 2020 cross-promotional story connecting Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Additionally, Valhalla subtly contained a quest that clearly echoed the famous series One-Punch Man.