Assassin's Creed Unveils Unexpected AoT Crossover for Thanksgiving
In a unexpected partnership that defies traditional forecasts, the game developer has revealed an digital collaboration between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the acclaimed anime series Attack on Titan. The unusual Thanksgiving event continues from November 25 through December 22, offering complimentary extra story content for Shadows players.
Strange Questline Revealed
According to the formal release, "A strange encounter pulls protagonists Naoe and Yasuke into a new quest, where rumors of banned rituals and monstrous changes echo through the obscurity." The plot features a "unusually garbed woman named Ada" who tasks the pair with traveling into the Crystal Cave—a significant location from Attack on Titan—to rescue her companion from a secret cult.
The questline centers on "strange tests and a monstrous enemy" and is available to all players who have unlocked the Yasuke character.
Iconic Locations and Changes
The preview showcases the Hidden Temple from Attack on Titan reimagined as the Crystal Cave. This historic location was previously where the Reiss royal family handed down the Founding Titan ability through generations. The trailer ends with a striking moment showing a character, probably the prisoner, changing into a Titan that towers over Naoe and Yasuke.
Special Rewards and Extra Content
Players who finish the mission will acquire an unique katana alongside several artifacts concealed throughout the area in concealed chests. The update also includes purchasable Attack on Titan item packs, including:
- Titan-based costume for Yasuke
- Mikasa costume for Naoe
- Unique arms
- Survey Corps mount
Newest Free Story Addition
This release also brings the game's latest free story episode, titled "The Mystery." This playful quest pairs Naoe and Yasuke as they exchange distinctive abilities: Naoe debuts a theatrical interpretation of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke acquires non-fatal stealth takedowns. Faithful to its name, "A Puzzlement" also includes a original environmental puzzle that may ultimately shed light on some unresolved questions from the main storyline.
Earlier Anime Partnerships
This signifies not the initial time the Assassin's Creed franchise has crossed over with famous anime series. The series formerly included a 2020 cross-promotional story linking Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Additionally, Valhalla subtly featured a quest that unmistakably nodded to the popular series One-Punch Man.
