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In a unexpected partnership that defies conventional expectations, the game developer has revealed an digital crossover between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the popular anime series Attack on Titan. The unexpected Thanksgiving event runs from November 25 through December 22, offering free bonus story content for Shadows players.

Peculiar Questline Revealed

According to the official release, "A strange encounter draws protagonists Naoe and Yasuke into a original mission, where hints of forbidden ceremonies and fearsome changes reverberate through the shadows." The storyline presents a "unusually dressed woman named Ada" who charges the characters with traveling into the Crystal Cave—a important location from Attack on Titan—to rescue her companion from a clandestine cult.

The mission centers on "strange experiments and a monstrous foe" and is accessible to all players who have acquired the Yasuke character.

Recognizable Locations and Metamorphoses

The preview showcases 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 ages. The trailer concludes with a striking scene showing a character, likely the captive, changing into a Titan that rises over Naoe and Yasuke.

Exclusive Prizes and Extra Material

Players who accomplish the mission will receive an unique katana alongside several objects concealed throughout the area in secret chests. The update also features premium Attack on Titan item packs, including:

• Titan-inspired attire for Yasuke
• Mikasa costume for Naoe
• Exclusive arms
• Survey Corps mount

Third Free Story Content

This release also introduces the game's latest free story content, titled "The Enigma." This lighthearted quest teams Naoe and Yasuke as they trade characteristic abilities: Naoe reveals a theatrical variation of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke learns non-fatal stealth takedowns. Faithful to its name, "The Mystery" also includes a new environmental puzzle that may ultimately clarify some lingering questions from the main storyline.

Previous Japanese Animation Partnerships

This marks scarcely the initial time the Assassin's Creed franchise has crossed over with popular anime series. The series earlier showcased a 2020 collaborative story connecting Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Moreover, Valhalla subtly included a quest that obviously echoed the famous series One-Punch Man.