AC Shadows Unveils Surprising Attack on Titan Event for Thanksgiving
In a bizarre crossover event that defies traditional predictions, the game developer has unveiled an digital partnership between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the acclaimed anime series Attack on Titan. The unexpected holiday event runs from November 25 through December 22, including no-cost additional story content for Shadows players.
Strange Adventure Uncovered
According to the formal announcement, "A strange confrontation pulls characters Naoe and Yasuke into a original mission, where hints of prohibited practices and monstrous changes resonate through the darkness." The plot features a "oddly attired woman named Ada" who tasks the characters with venturing into the Gemstone Grotto—a significant location from Attack on Titan—to liberate her friend from a secret sect.
The questline focuses on "bizarre tests and a fearsome adversary" and is accessible to all players who have acquired the Yasuke character.
Familiar Settings and Changes
The teaser showcases the Underground Chapel from Attack on Titan redesigned as the Crystal Cave. This significant location was previously where the Reiss royal family passed down the Founding Titan ability through ages. The teaser concludes with a powerful sequence showing a character, presumably the prisoner, morphing into a Titan that towers over Naoe and Yasuke.
Exclusive Prizes and Extra Material
Players who accomplish the adventure will acquire an special katana alongside numerous objects hidden throughout the area in hidden chests. The update also contains in-store Attack on Titan item packs, offering:
- Titan-based outfit for Yasuke
- Mikasa costume for Naoe
- Special implements
- Survey Corps vehicle
Third Free Story Addition
This patch also adds the game's newest no-cost story episode, titled "The Mystery." This playful quest pairs Naoe and Yasuke as they swap distinctive skills: Naoe debuts a dramatic version of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke acquires subduing stealth takedowns. Loyal to its name, "The Enigma" also contains a fresh environmental puzzle that may finally shed light on some unresolved questions from the main storyline.
Past Anime Collaborations
This signifies hardly the initial time the Assassin's Creed franchise has partnered with famous anime properties. The series previously included a 2020 crossover story connecting Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Furthermore, Valhalla unofficially included a quest that obviously referenced the popular series One-Punch Man.
