Assassin's Creed Introduces Bizarre Attack on Titan Collaboration for Thanksgiving

In a surprising partnership that defies usual expectations, Ubisoft has unveiled an virtual crossover between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the renowned anime series Attack on Titan. The unusual holiday event operates from November 25 through December 22, offering no-cost extra story content for Shadows players.

Strange Questline Revealed

According to the official statement, "A mysterious confrontation leads characters Naoe and Yasuke into a original mission, where hints of banned ceremonies and terrifying changes echo through the darkness." The narrative presents a "oddly dressed woman named Ada" who assigns the pair with venturing into the Gemstone Grotto—a key location from Attack on Titan—to liberate her companion from a secret group.

The questline focuses on "peculiar trials and a fearsome adversary" and is open to all players who have acquired the Yasuke character.

Iconic Locations and Transformations

The preview highlights the Hidden Temple from Attack on Titan reimagined as the Crystal Cave. This historic location was previously where the Reiss royal family transmitted the Founding Titan ability through generations. The trailer ends with a powerful scene showing a character, likely the captive, morphing into a Titan that towers over Naoe and Yasuke.

Special Prizes and Extra Features

Players who accomplish the mission will obtain an exclusive katana alongside multiple items hidden throughout the area in hidden chests. The update also features premium Attack on Titan item packs, offering:

• Titan-based attire for Yasuke
• Mikasa costume for Naoe
• Exclusive weapons
• Survey Corps steed

Latest Free Story Content

This release also brings the game's latest free story episode, titled "The Mystery." This lighthearted quest pairs Naoe and Yasuke as they trade signature techniques: Naoe debuts a performative version of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke acquires non-fatal stealth takedowns. Loyal to its name, "A Puzzlement" also contains a fresh environmental puzzle that may finally explain some unanswered questions from the main storyline.

Previous Anime Partnerships

This signifies hardly the initial time the Assassin's Creed franchise has crossed over with famous anime franchises. The series formerly showcased a 2020 crossover story linking Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Moreover, Valhalla unofficially contained a quest that unmistakably echoed the famous series One-Punch Man.