AC Shadows Reveals Bizarre Attack on Titan Crossover for Thanksgiving
In a unexpected collaboration that defies usual expectations, the game developer has unveiled an in-game crossover between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the acclaimed anime series Attack on Titan. The surprising holiday event continues from November 25 through December 22, offering complimentary bonus story content for Shadows players.
Strange Questline Uncovered
According to the authorized statement, "A mysterious encounter leads characters Naoe and Yasuke into a original mission, where whispers of forbidden practices and terrifying transformations reverberate through the darkness." The narrative introduces a "oddly dressed woman named Ada" who charges the pair with journeying into the Gemstone Grotto—a important location from Attack on Titan—to save her companion from a hidden group.
The mission centers on "peculiar experiments and a monstrous enemy" and is accessible to all players who have gained access to the Yasuke character.
Familiar Locations and Transformations
The trailer features the Underground Chapel from Attack on Titan reimagined as the Crystal Cave. This significant location was previously where the Reiss royal family passed down the Founding Titan ability through eras. The trailer finishes with a powerful moment showing a character, probably the captive, changing into a Titan that looms over Naoe and Yasuke.
Unique Prizes and Bonus Content
Players who finish the quest will acquire an special katana in addition to multiple items concealed throughout the area in secret chests. The update also features purchasable Attack on Titan item packs, offering:
- Titan-inspired costume for Yasuke
- Mikasa attire for Naoe
- Exclusive weapons
- Survey Corps mount
Newest Free Story Addition
This update also adds the game's newest complimentary story addition, titled "The Enigma." This humorous adventure pairs Naoe and Yasuke as they trade signature skills: Naoe reveals a performative variation of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke masters non-fatal stealth takedowns. Loyal to its name, "The Mystery" also includes a fresh environmental puzzle that may eventually shed light on some unanswered questions from the main storyline.
Earlier Japanese Animation Crossovers
This represents scarcely the first time the Assassin's Creed franchise has collaborated with popular anime series. The series earlier featured a 2020 collaborative story connecting Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Additionally, Valhalla subtly included a quest that unmistakably referenced the well-known series One-Punch Man.
