AC Shadows Unveils Surprising Attack on Titan Collaboration for Thanksgiving
In a unexpected partnership that challenges usual predictions, the game developer has revealed an digital collaboration between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the acclaimed anime series Attack on Titan. The unusual holiday event continues from November 25 through December 22, including no-cost bonus story content for Shadows players.
Strange Adventure Uncovered
According to the formal statement, "A mysterious meeting draws protagonists Naoe and Yasuke into a original adventure, where rumors of forbidden practices and fearsome changes echo through the shadows." The plot presents a "oddly garbed woman named Ada" who tasks the duo with journeying into the Gemstone Grotto—a significant location from Attack on Titan—to liberate her ally from a hidden group.
The questline concentrates on "peculiar trials and a fearsome enemy" and is accessible to all players who have gained access to the Yasuke character.
Iconic Locations and Metamorphoses
The trailer 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 preview ends with a dramatic moment showing a character, presumably the hostage, morphing into a Titan that looms over Naoe and Yasuke.
Exclusive Items and Extra Features
Players who successfully complete the mission will acquire an unique katana in addition to numerous items hidden throughout the area in concealed chests. The update also features purchasable Attack on Titan item packs, featuring:
- Titan-inspired attire for Yasuke
- Mikasa attire for Naoe
- Unique arms
- Survey Corps mount
Newest Free Story Content
This update also introduces the game's third complimentary story episode, titled "A Puzzlement." This humorous mission pairs Naoe and Yasuke as they swap signature skills: Naoe debuts a performative variation of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke masters non-lethal stealth takedowns. True to its name, "The Enigma" also features a original environmental puzzle that may eventually shed light on some lingering questions from the main storyline.
Earlier Anime Collaborations
This signifies hardly the initial time the Assassin's Creed franchise has partnered with popular anime properties. The series previously showcased a 2020 collaborative story linking Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Additionally, Valhalla informally featured a quest that clearly referenced the well-known series One-Punch Man.
