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In a bizarre crossover event that breaks conventional predictions, Ubisoft has unveiled an in-game collaboration between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the popular anime series Attack on Titan. The surprising Thanksgiving event continues from November 25 through December 22, providing free bonus story content for Shadows players.

Peculiar Questline Uncovered

According to the authorized statement, "A mysterious encounter pulls heroes Naoe and Yasuke into a original quest, where whispers of banned practices and monstrous changes reverberate through the darkness." The narrative introduces a "unusually attired woman named Ada" who charges the pair with venturing into the Gemstone Grotto—a important location from Attack on Titan—to rescue her companion from a secret cult.

The mission concentrates on "peculiar tests and a monstrous adversary" and is open to all players who have acquired the Yasuke character.

Iconic Settings and Changes

The teaser showcases the Subterranean Sanctuary from Attack on Titan recreated as the Crystal Cave. This significant location was previously where the Reiss royal family handed down the Founding Titan ability through eras. The preview ends with a dramatic moment showing a character, likely the hostage, morphing into a Titan that rises over Naoe and Yasuke.

Exclusive Rewards and Additional Material

Players who successfully complete the mission will acquire an special katana together with numerous objects concealed throughout the area in hidden chests. The update also features purchasable Attack on Titan item packs, featuring:

• Titan-inspired outfit for Yasuke
• Mikasa attire for Naoe
• Unique arms
• Survey Corps mount

Latest Free Story Content

This release also introduces the game's newest free story addition, titled "The Mystery." This playful quest partners Naoe and Yasuke as they exchange distinctive skills: Naoe introduces a performative version of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke masters non-fatal stealth takedowns. Faithful to its name, "The Enigma" also features a original environmental puzzle that may eventually shed light on some unresolved questions from the main storyline.

Past Japanese Animation Collaborations

This marks scarcely the initial time the Assassin's Creed franchise has crossed over with popular anime franchises. The series earlier included a 2020 cross-promotional story linking Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Moreover, Valhalla informally included a quest that clearly nodded to the well-known series One-Punch Man.