Assassin's Creed Reveals Bizarre Attack on Titan Crossover for Holiday Season
In a unexpected collaboration that challenges traditional forecasts, Ubisoft has unveiled an virtual collaboration between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the renowned anime series Attack on Titan. The unexpected Thanksgiving event continues from November 25 through December 22, including complimentary additional story content for Shadows players.
Strange Questline Revealed
According to the authorized announcement, "An unusual encounter pulls characters Naoe and Yasuke into a fresh mission, where rumors of forbidden practices and terrifying transformations echo through the obscurity." The plot introduces a "unusually attired woman named Ada" who assigns the duo with venturing into the Crystal Cave—a significant location from Attack on Titan—to rescue her ally from a secret group.
The questline centers on "peculiar trials and a terrifying foe" and is open to all players who have gained access to the Yasuke character.
Recognizable Locations and Transformations
The preview showcases the Subterranean Sanctuary from Attack on Titan recreated as the Crystal Cave. This significant location was previously where the Reiss royal family passed down the Founding Titan ability through eras. The teaser concludes with a striking sequence showing a character, probably the captive, changing into a Titan that looms over Naoe and Yasuke.
Exclusive Prizes and Extra Content
Players who accomplish the mission will receive an exclusive katana together with numerous artifacts secreted throughout the area in hidden chests. The update also includes premium Attack on Titan item packs, featuring:
- Titan-inspired costume for Yasuke
- Mikasa outfit for Naoe
- Unique weapons
- Survey Corps steed
Newest Free Story Update
This release also brings the game's latest no-cost story content, titled "A Puzzlement." This playful mission pairs Naoe and Yasuke as they exchange signature techniques: Naoe reveals a theatrical version of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke masters non-lethal stealth takedowns. Loyal to its name, "A Puzzlement" also features a new environmental puzzle that may ultimately shed light on some unresolved questions from the main storyline.
Earlier Japanese Animation Collaborations
This signifies not the primary time the Assassin's Creed franchise has partnered with popular anime properties. The series previously featured a 2020 collaborative story connecting Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Moreover, Valhalla informally featured a quest that unmistakably echoed the famous series One-Punch Man.
