AC Shadows Reveals Bizarre AoT Crossover for Thanksgiving
In a bizarre collaboration that challenges usual predictions, the game developer has revealed an digital crossover between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the acclaimed anime series Attack on Titan. The surprising Thanksgiving event runs from November 25 through December 22, offering free bonus story content for Shadows players.
Mysterious Questline Uncovered
According to the authorized statement, "A mysterious confrontation draws protagonists Naoe and Yasuke into a new adventure, where hints of banned practices and terrifying changes resonate through the shadows." The narrative features a "unusually dressed woman named Ada" who charges the pair with journeying into the Gemstone Grotto—a key location from Attack on Titan—to save her companion from a hidden sect.
The mission centers on "strange tests and a monstrous adversary" and is open to all players who have gained access to the Yasuke character.
Recognizable Settings and Metamorphoses
The preview showcases the Underground Chapel from Attack on Titan recreated as the Crystal Cave. This historic location was earlier where the Reiss royal family transmitted the Founding Titan ability through ages. The preview ends with a powerful moment showing a character, probably the hostage, morphing into a Titan that rises over Naoe and Yasuke.
Special Rewards and Extra Material
Players who finish the adventure will obtain an special katana together with multiple objects hidden throughout the area in hidden chests. The update also features purchasable Attack on Titan item packs, featuring:
- Titan-inspired outfit for Yasuke
- Mikasa costume for Naoe
- Exclusive implements
- Survey Corps mount
Newest Free Story Update
This release also introduces the game's newest no-cost story addition, titled "The Enigma." This lighthearted mission pairs Naoe and Yasuke as they exchange distinctive abilities: Naoe debuts a theatrical version of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke masters non-lethal stealth takedowns. True to its name, "The Mystery" also features a fresh environmental puzzle that may eventually explain some unresolved questions from the main storyline.
Past Japanese Animation Partnerships
This marks not the first time the Assassin's Creed franchise has partnered with popular anime franchises. The series previously showcased a 2020 cross-promotional story connecting Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Additionally, Valhalla unofficially contained a quest that obviously echoed the famous series One-Punch Man.
