AC Shadows Unveils Surprising Attack on Titan Collaboration for Thanksgiving
In a surprising partnership that breaks conventional expectations, Ubisoft has announced an in-game collaboration between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the renowned anime series Attack on Titan. The surprising Thanksgiving event continues from November 25 through December 22, including complimentary extra story content for Shadows players.
Mysterious Mission Disclosed
According to the official statement, "A mysterious confrontation pulls characters Naoe and Yasuke into a new adventure, where whispers of banned rituals and monstrous transformations reverberate through the shadows." The plot features a "strangely dressed woman named Ada" who charges the duo with journeying into the Crystalline Cavern—a significant location from Attack on Titan—to save her friend from a clandestine group.
The questline focuses on "strange trials and a monstrous enemy" and is accessible to all players who have gained access to the Yasuke character.
Iconic Settings and Metamorphoses
The preview showcases the Underground Chapel from Attack on Titan reimagined as the Crystal Cave. This important location was previously where the Reiss royal family transmitted the Founding Titan ability through eras. The trailer concludes with a striking sequence showing a character, presumably the hostage, morphing into a Titan that rises over Naoe and Yasuke.
Exclusive Prizes and Additional Content
Players who successfully complete the mission will acquire an unique katana together with numerous objects concealed throughout the area in concealed chests. The update also contains in-store Attack on Titan item packs, featuring:
- Titan-inspired attire for Yasuke
- Mikasa costume for Naoe
- Unique weapons
- Survey Corps steed
Latest Free Story Content
This release also brings the game's latest free story episode, titled "The Enigma." This humorous adventure partners Naoe and Yasuke as they exchange distinctive skills: Naoe reveals a theatrical variation of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke masters non-lethal stealth takedowns. True to its name, "A Puzzlement" also includes a original environmental puzzle that may eventually shed light on some lingering questions from the main storyline.
Past Anime Collaborations
This represents scarcely the primary time the Assassin's Creed franchise has crossed over with popular anime properties. The series previously featured a 2020 cross-promotional story linking Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Moreover, Valhalla unofficially contained a quest that obviously referenced the well-known series One-Punch Man.
