Assassin's Creed Introduces Unexpected Attack on Titan Event for Thanksgiving
In a surprising collaboration that challenges conventional predictions, the game developer has revealed an digital partnership between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the acclaimed anime series Attack on Titan. The surprising Thanksgiving event runs from November 25 through December 22, including free extra story content for Shadows players.
Strange Adventure Revealed
According to the formal announcement, "An unusual encounter leads protagonists Naoe and Yasuke into a new quest, where hints of banned ceremonies and monstrous changes reverberate through the shadows." The narrative introduces a "oddly dressed woman named Ada" who tasks the characters with venturing into the Crystalline Cavern—a key location from Attack on Titan—to liberate her ally from a secret cult.
The mission centers on "peculiar trials and a terrifying adversary" and is accessible to all players who have unlocked the Yasuke character.
Recognizable Settings and Transformations
The preview highlights the Underground Chapel from Attack on Titan recreated as the Crystal Cave. This historic location was formerly where the Reiss royal family transmitted the Founding Titan ability through ages. The trailer finishes with a powerful moment showing a character, likely the hostage, transforming into a Titan that towers over Naoe and Yasuke.
Unique Items and Additional Features
Players who finish the quest will acquire an exclusive katana in addition to several objects concealed throughout the area in concealed chests. The update also includes premium Attack on Titan item packs, including:
- Titan-themed outfit for Yasuke
- Mikasa costume for Naoe
- Unique arms
- Survey Corps steed
Latest Free Story Update
This update also introduces the game's third complimentary story episode, titled "A Puzzlement." This lighthearted quest partners Naoe and Yasuke as they swap distinctive abilities: Naoe debuts a theatrical version of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke acquires non-fatal stealth takedowns. True to its name, "The Mystery" also includes a fresh environmental puzzle that may eventually clarify some unresolved questions from the main storyline.
Past Japanese Animation Collaborations
This signifies scarcely the initial time the Assassin's Creed franchise has crossed over with popular anime series. The series previously showcased a 2020 cross-promotional story uniting Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Additionally, Valhalla informally contained a quest that unmistakably nodded to the popular series One-Punch Man.