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In a surprising crossover event that challenges traditional expectations, the game developer has revealed an virtual partnership between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the popular anime series Attack on Titan. The surprising Thanksgiving event operates from November 25 through December 22, including free additional story content for Shadows players.

Mysterious Mission Disclosed

According to the official release, "An unusual meeting pulls protagonists Naoe and Yasuke into a original mission, where hints of forbidden rituals and monstrous changes reverberate through the darkness." The narrative introduces a "strangely dressed woman named Ada" who charges the pair with traveling into the Gemstone Grotto—a significant location from Attack on Titan—to save her ally from a hidden group.

The adventure focuses on "bizarre tests and a fearsome foe" and is accessible to all players who have gained access to the Yasuke character.

Recognizable Places and Changes

The preview highlights the Underground Chapel from Attack on Titan redesigned as the Crystal Cave. This significant location was earlier where the Reiss royal family transmitted the Founding Titan ability through ages. The teaser ends with a dramatic moment showing a character, likely the prisoner, changing into a Titan that towers over Naoe and Yasuke.

Exclusive Items and Extra Features

Players who accomplish the adventure will obtain an special katana in addition to numerous artifacts hidden throughout the area in hidden chests. The update also contains purchasable Attack on Titan item packs, featuring:

• Titan-based outfit for Yasuke
• Mikasa attire for Naoe
• Unique arms
• Survey Corps vehicle

Newest Free Story Update

This patch also brings the game's newest complimentary story content, titled "The Enigma." This playful quest teams Naoe and Yasuke as they swap signature abilities: Naoe introduces a performative version of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke learns non-lethal stealth takedowns. Faithful to its name, "The Enigma" also includes a fresh environmental puzzle that may eventually clarify some unanswered questions from the main storyline.

Previous Japanese Animation Collaborations

This signifies not the first time the Assassin's Creed franchise has crossed over with popular anime series. The series previously featured a 2020 cross-promotional story linking Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Additionally, Valhalla unofficially included a quest that clearly nodded to the popular series One-Punch Man.