AC Shadows Introduces Unexpected AoT Crossover for Thanksgiving

In a surprising crossover event that challenges conventional forecasts, the game developer has revealed an digital collaboration between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the popular anime series Attack on Titan. The unusual holiday event continues from November 25 through December 22, offering complimentary extra story content for Shadows players.

Mysterious Mission Disclosed

According to the formal announcement, "A strange confrontation pulls characters Naoe and Yasuke into a original mission, where rumors of forbidden practices and monstrous metamorphoses echo through the obscurity." The storyline introduces a "oddly dressed woman named Ada" who charges the pair with journeying into the Crystalline Cavern—a important location from Attack on Titan—to rescue her ally from a secret group.

The mission focuses on "peculiar trials and a monstrous foe" and is accessible to all players who have acquired the Yasuke character.

Familiar Settings and Metamorphoses

The trailer highlights the Hidden Temple from Attack on Titan redesigned as the Crystal Cave. This significant location was previously where the Reiss royal family transmitted the Founding Titan ability through generations. The teaser ends with a powerful scene showing a character, presumably the captive, changing into a Titan that rises over Naoe and Yasuke.

Unique Prizes and Additional Features

Players who accomplish the quest will receive an unique katana alongside numerous artifacts secreted throughout the area in concealed chests. The update also includes premium Attack on Titan item packs, featuring:

• Titan-themed attire for Yasuke
• Mikasa costume for Naoe
• Special implements
• Survey Corps steed

Latest Free Story Addition

This patch also introduces the game's latest free story episode, titled "The Mystery." This lighthearted adventure pairs Naoe and Yasuke as they trade signature techniques: Naoe reveals a dramatic interpretation of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke acquires non-fatal stealth takedowns. Loyal to its name, "A Puzzlement" also contains a fresh environmental puzzle that may ultimately shed light on some unanswered questions from the main storyline.

Previous Japanese Animation Collaborations

This signifies scarcely the first time the Assassin's Creed franchise has collaborated with famous anime series. The series earlier included a 2020 cross-promotional story linking Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Additionally, Valhalla informally featured a quest that obviously echoed the popular series One-Punch Man.