Assassin's Creed Introduces Unexpected AoT Collaboration for Thanksgiving

In a surprising collaboration that defies usual expectations, the game developer has unveiled an digital crossover between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the renowned anime series Attack on Titan. The unusual Thanksgiving event continues from November 25 through December 22, including no-cost extra story content for Shadows players.

Strange Mission Uncovered

According to the official statement, "An unusual encounter leads protagonists Naoe and Yasuke into a new quest, where whispers of forbidden rituals and fearsome changes echo through the obscurity." The narrative introduces a "strangely dressed woman named Ada" who assigns the characters with journeying into the Gemstone Grotto—a significant location from Attack on Titan—to rescue her companion from a secret sect.

The adventure centers on "bizarre trials and a fearsome adversary" and is open to all players who have gained access to the Yasuke character.

Iconic Places and Transformations

The teaser features the Underground Chapel from Attack on Titan redesigned as the Crystal Cave. This significant location was earlier where the Reiss royal family passed down the Founding Titan ability through generations. The teaser ends with a striking moment showing a character, presumably the captive, changing into a Titan that rises over Naoe and Yasuke.

Exclusive Prizes and Extra Material

Players who finish the quest will acquire an special katana together with multiple objects secreted throughout the area in secret chests. The update also contains purchasable Attack on Titan item packs, featuring:

• Titan-based attire for Yasuke
• Mikasa attire for Naoe
• Exclusive arms
• Survey Corps mount

Latest Free Story Update

This patch also introduces the game's newest free story addition, titled "The Mystery." This lighthearted quest teams Naoe and Yasuke as they exchange distinctive skills: Naoe debuts a dramatic interpretation of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke masters non-fatal stealth takedowns. True to its name, "The Enigma" also features a new environmental puzzle that may ultimately explain some unanswered questions from the main storyline.

Earlier Anime Partnerships

This marks not the primary time the Assassin's Creed franchise has crossed over with popular anime properties. The series earlier included a 2020 cross-promotional story connecting Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Additionally, Valhalla unofficially featured a quest that obviously nodded to the well-known series One-Punch Man.