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In a surprising collaboration that challenges traditional predictions, the game developer has announced an virtual crossover between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the renowned anime series Attack on Titan. The unusual Thanksgiving event operates from November 25 through December 22, including free bonus story content for Shadows players.

Peculiar Mission Revealed

According to the official release, "A mysterious encounter leads heroes Naoe and Yasuke into a new adventure, where rumors of forbidden rituals and monstrous changes reverberate through the darkness." The plot features a "oddly dressed woman named Ada" who assigns the duo with traveling into the Crystal Cave—a key location from Attack on Titan—to rescue her companion from a clandestine sect.

The adventure centers on "peculiar tests and a monstrous adversary" and is accessible to all players who have unlocked the Yasuke character.

Familiar Locations and Changes

The trailer highlights the Underground Chapel from Attack on Titan redesigned as the Crystal Cave. This important location was formerly where the Reiss royal family passed down the Founding Titan ability through eras. The trailer concludes with a powerful moment showing a character, likely the hostage, morphing into a Titan that towers over Naoe and Yasuke.

Special Rewards and Additional Features

Players who accomplish the quest will obtain an unique katana alongside multiple items concealed throughout the area in concealed chests. The update also features purchasable Attack on Titan item packs, offering:

• Titan-inspired outfit for Yasuke
• Mikasa costume for Naoe
• Exclusive implements
• Survey Corps vehicle

Latest Free Story Content

This release also introduces the game's newest complimentary story addition, titled "The Mystery." This lighthearted quest teams Naoe and Yasuke as they swap characteristic skills: Naoe introduces a performative interpretation of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke learns non-lethal stealth takedowns. Loyal to its name, "The Mystery" also contains a fresh environmental puzzle that may finally clarify some unanswered questions from the main storyline.

Earlier Anime Collaborations

This represents hardly the initial time the Assassin's Creed franchise has crossed over with famous anime franchises. The series formerly included a 2020 cross-promotional story connecting Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Moreover, Valhalla informally contained a quest that unmistakably echoed the famous series One-Punch Man.