Assassin's Creed Reveals Surprising Attack on Titan Event for Thanksgiving
In a surprising collaboration that defies usual predictions, the game developer has unveiled an digital crossover between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the renowned anime series Attack on Titan. The unexpected Thanksgiving event runs from November 25 through December 22, providing no-cost additional story content for Shadows players.
Strange Questline Revealed
According to the official release, "A strange encounter pulls protagonists Naoe and Yasuke into a fresh adventure, where rumors of forbidden practices and terrifying metamorphoses resonate through the darkness." The narrative features a "strangely garbed woman named Ada" who assigns the duo with venturing into the Crystalline Cavern—a important location from Attack on Titan—to liberate her ally from a secret sect.
The adventure focuses on "peculiar experiments and a monstrous foe" and is open to all players who have unlocked the Yasuke character.
Familiar Settings and Transformations
The preview features the Hidden Temple from Attack on Titan reimagined as the Crystal Cave. This significant location was previously where the Reiss royal family transmitted the Founding Titan ability through ages. The trailer ends with a dramatic scene showing a character, likely the hostage, transforming into a Titan that towers over Naoe and Yasuke.
Unique Prizes and Extra Material
Players who successfully complete the quest will acquire an special katana in addition to numerous objects concealed throughout the area in secret chests. The update also contains purchasable Attack on Titan item packs, featuring:
- Titan-themed attire for Yasuke
- Mikasa outfit for Naoe
- Exclusive weapons
- Survey Corps steed
Third Free Story Addition
This update also adds the game's newest no-cost story episode, titled "The Mystery." This lighthearted quest pairs Naoe and Yasuke as they trade characteristic techniques: Naoe debuts a theatrical interpretation of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke acquires subduing stealth takedowns. Loyal to its name, "A Puzzlement" also includes a new environmental puzzle that may finally explain some unresolved questions from the main storyline.
Previous Japanese Animation Partnerships
This represents scarcely the initial time the Assassin's Creed franchise has partnered with well-known anime properties. The series previously showcased a 2020 crossover story connecting Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Additionally, Valhalla unofficially featured a quest that clearly referenced the popular series One-Punch Man.
