Assassin's Creed Reveals Unexpected Attack on Titan Crossover for Thanksgiving
In a bizarre partnership that breaks traditional expectations, Ubisoft has revealed an digital crossover between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the acclaimed anime series Attack on Titan. The unusual holiday event operates from November 25 through December 22, including complimentary extra story content for Shadows players.
Strange Adventure Uncovered
According to the official release, "A mysterious confrontation draws characters Naoe and Yasuke into a new adventure, where rumors of prohibited rituals and monstrous metamorphoses resonate through the obscurity." The plot features a "oddly garbed woman named Ada" who charges the duo with traveling into the Crystalline Cavern—a key location from Attack on Titan—to save her companion from a clandestine sect.
The mission concentrates on "peculiar tests and a fearsome adversary" and is accessible to all players who have acquired the Yasuke character.
Recognizable Locations and Transformations
The trailer features the Underground Chapel from Attack on Titan redesigned as the Crystal Cave. This historic location was earlier where the Reiss royal family handed down the Founding Titan ability through eras. The preview ends with a powerful moment showing a character, likely the hostage, changing into a Titan that looms over Naoe and Yasuke.
Special Items and Bonus Material
Players who finish the quest will receive an exclusive katana together with multiple objects secreted throughout the area in secret chests. The update also includes premium Attack on Titan item packs, offering:
- Titan-inspired attire for Yasuke
- Mikasa attire for Naoe
- Exclusive weapons
- Survey Corps mount
Third Free Story Addition
This release also brings the game's third free story addition, titled "The Mystery." This playful quest pairs Naoe and Yasuke as they exchange distinctive abilities: Naoe reveals a performative variation of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke learns non-fatal stealth takedowns. True to its name, "The Enigma" also features a fresh environmental puzzle that may ultimately explain some unanswered questions from the main storyline.
Past Anime Crossovers
This signifies hardly the primary time the Assassin's Creed franchise has crossed over with famous anime series. The series formerly showcased a 2020 cross-promotional story linking Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Additionally, Valhalla informally included a quest that unmistakably echoed the well-known series One-Punch Man.
