Assassin's Creed Reveals Unexpected AoT Collaboration for Thanksgiving
In a unexpected partnership that breaks conventional expectations, Ubisoft has unveiled an in-game partnership between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the popular anime series Attack on Titan. The unexpected holiday event operates from November 25 through December 22, offering no-cost bonus story content for Shadows players.
Mysterious Adventure Disclosed
According to the authorized announcement, "An unusual meeting leads characters Naoe and Yasuke into a fresh quest, where rumors of forbidden practices and monstrous changes reverberate through the shadows." The plot presents a "unusually dressed woman named Ada" who assigns the characters with traveling into the Crystalline Cavern—a important location from Attack on Titan—to liberate her friend from a clandestine sect.
The mission centers on "strange experiments and a monstrous foe" and is open to all players who have acquired the Yasuke character.
Recognizable Locations and Transformations
The teaser highlights the Hidden Temple from Attack on Titan recreated as the Crystal Cave. This significant location was formerly where the Reiss royal family handed down the Founding Titan ability through eras. The preview ends with a striking sequence showing a character, presumably the prisoner, changing into a Titan that towers over Naoe and Yasuke.
Unique Rewards and Extra Content
Players who accomplish the mission will obtain an special katana in addition to numerous artifacts hidden throughout the area in secret chests. The update also features purchasable Attack on Titan item packs, featuring:
- Titan-inspired attire for Yasuke
- Mikasa attire for Naoe
- Exclusive arms
- Survey Corps steed
Newest Free Story Content
This update also adds the game's latest complimentary story addition, titled "The Mystery." This playful adventure pairs Naoe and Yasuke as they trade distinctive abilities: Naoe reveals a dramatic interpretation of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke acquires non-lethal stealth takedowns. Loyal to its name, "A Puzzlement" also includes a original environmental puzzle that may finally explain some lingering questions from the main storyline.
Earlier Anime Collaborations
This signifies scarcely the first time the Assassin's Creed franchise has partnered with well-known anime franchises. The series previously featured a 2020 collaborative story connecting Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Additionally, Valhalla subtly featured a quest that unmistakably echoed the well-known series One-Punch Man.
