AC Shadows Reveals Bizarre Attack on Titan Collaboration for Holiday Season

In a unexpected crossover event that breaks traditional predictions, the game developer has revealed an in-game crossover between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the acclaimed anime series Attack on Titan. The unusual Thanksgiving event continues from November 25 through December 22, providing complimentary extra story content for Shadows players.

Mysterious Questline Uncovered

According to the formal release, "An unusual encounter leads heroes Naoe and Yasuke into a new adventure, where whispers of prohibited rituals and fearsome transformations echo through the obscurity." The narrative presents a "unusually garbed woman named Ada" who tasks the duo with journeying into the Crystal Cave—a key location from Attack on Titan—to rescue her ally from a hidden sect.

The questline centers on "peculiar trials and a monstrous foe" and is open to all players who have unlocked the Yasuke character.

Familiar Settings and Changes

The preview features the Subterranean Sanctuary from Attack on Titan recreated as the Crystal Cave. This significant location was earlier where the Reiss royal family passed down the Founding Titan ability through ages. The teaser ends with a powerful moment showing a character, probably the captive, morphing into a Titan that towers over Naoe and Yasuke.

Special Rewards and Bonus Features

Players who accomplish the quest will acquire an special katana alongside numerous objects concealed throughout the area in secret chests. The update also includes purchasable Attack on Titan item packs, including:

• Titan-inspired costume for Yasuke
• Mikasa attire for Naoe
• Unique arms
• Survey Corps vehicle

Newest Free Story Content

This update also introduces the game's third complimentary story addition, titled "The Enigma." This lighthearted quest pairs Naoe and Yasuke as they exchange signature techniques: Naoe introduces a performative version of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke learns subduing stealth takedowns. Loyal to its name, "The Enigma" also contains a fresh environmental puzzle that may ultimately shed light on some lingering questions from the main storyline.

Earlier Anime Crossovers

This marks scarcely the primary time the Assassin's Creed franchise has partnered with famous anime franchises. The series formerly included a 2020 cross-promotional story linking Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Moreover, Valhalla informally featured a quest that clearly echoed the well-known series One-Punch Man.