Assassin's Creed Reveals Bizarre AoT Collaboration for Thanksgiving

In a surprising collaboration that breaks traditional forecasts, the game developer has revealed an in-game crossover between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the popular anime series Attack on Titan. The unexpected holiday event continues from November 25 through December 22, providing no-cost extra story content for Shadows players.

Strange Adventure Disclosed

According to the official announcement, "An unusual confrontation leads protagonists Naoe and Yasuke into a new mission, where hints of forbidden rituals and terrifying changes resonate through the shadows." The narrative introduces a "oddly dressed woman named Ada" who assigns the pair with journeying into the Crystal Cave—a significant location from Attack on Titan—to save her companion from a secret cult.

The adventure concentrates on "peculiar trials and a terrifying adversary" and is accessible to all players who have gained access to the Yasuke character.

Recognizable Settings and Transformations

The teaser features the Hidden Temple from Attack on Titan redesigned as the Crystal Cave. This important location was formerly where the Reiss royal family transmitted the Founding Titan ability through eras. The teaser finishes with a dramatic sequence showing a character, probably the hostage, changing into a Titan that rises over Naoe and Yasuke.

Unique Prizes and Additional Material

Players who accomplish the quest will obtain an special katana in addition to multiple items concealed throughout the area in hidden chests. The update also includes in-store Attack on Titan item packs, featuring:

• Titan-inspired attire for Yasuke
• Mikasa costume for Naoe
• Exclusive implements
• Survey Corps mount

Latest Free Story Addition

This patch also introduces the game's third complimentary story addition, titled "A Puzzlement." This playful adventure teams Naoe and Yasuke as they swap signature techniques: Naoe debuts a theatrical variation of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke acquires subduing stealth takedowns. True to its name, "The Mystery" also contains a original environmental puzzle that may finally explain some unanswered questions from the main storyline.

Earlier Anime Collaborations

This represents not the first time the Assassin's Creed franchise has partnered with popular anime franchises. The series formerly included a 2020 crossover story connecting Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Moreover, Valhalla informally included a quest that clearly echoed the popular series One-Punch Man.