Assassin's Creed Reveals Surprising AoT Crossover for Thanksgiving
In a unexpected crossover event that breaks usual forecasts, the game developer has announced an digital collaboration between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the acclaimed anime series Attack on Titan. The unusual Thanksgiving event operates from November 25 through December 22, offering complimentary bonus story content for Shadows players.
Peculiar Adventure Disclosed
According to the authorized announcement, "A mysterious encounter pulls protagonists Naoe and Yasuke into a fresh quest, where rumors of prohibited practices and terrifying metamorphoses reverberate through the obscurity." The plot features a "unusually garbed woman named Ada" who assigns the duo with venturing into the Gemstone Grotto—a significant location from Attack on Titan—to liberate her companion from a secret sect.
The mission centers on "peculiar trials and a monstrous foe" and is available to all players who have unlocked the Yasuke character.
Iconic Places and Changes
The trailer features the Hidden Temple from Attack on Titan recreated as the Crystal Cave. This important location was formerly where the Reiss royal family transmitted the Founding Titan ability through ages. The preview finishes with a dramatic moment showing a character, presumably the prisoner, changing into a Titan that rises over Naoe and Yasuke.
Special Items and Additional Content
Players who finish the mission will acquire an special katana in addition to several items secreted throughout the area in concealed chests. The update also includes in-store Attack on Titan item packs, offering:
- Titan-inspired outfit for Yasuke
- Mikasa costume for Naoe
- Special arms
- Survey Corps mount
Newest Free Story Update
This patch also adds the game's latest free story content, titled "A Puzzlement." This playful adventure pairs Naoe and Yasuke as they trade signature skills: Naoe introduces a dramatic interpretation of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke acquires subduing stealth takedowns. Loyal to its name, "The Mystery" also includes a new environmental puzzle that may eventually clarify some unanswered questions from the main storyline.
Past Anime Collaborations
This signifies not the primary time the Assassin's Creed franchise has partnered with popular anime properties. The series formerly showcased a 2020 collaborative story connecting Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Furthermore, Valhalla subtly featured a quest that unmistakably nodded to the famous series One-Punch Man.
