AC Shadows Reveals Bizarre Attack on Titan Event for Thanksgiving
In a bizarre collaboration that challenges conventional predictions, Ubisoft has announced an in-game crossover between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the renowned anime series Attack on Titan. The unexpected Thanksgiving event operates from November 25 through December 22, providing complimentary bonus story content for Shadows players.
Mysterious Questline Disclosed
According to the official release, "An unusual encounter leads characters Naoe and Yasuke into a fresh quest, where rumors of prohibited rituals and fearsome changes resonate through the darkness." The narrative introduces a "unusually garbed woman named Ada" who tasks the pair with venturing into the Gemstone Grotto—a significant location from Attack on Titan—to liberate her friend from a secret group.
The adventure centers on "bizarre trials and a monstrous foe" and is accessible to all players who have gained access to the Yasuke character.
Iconic Settings and Transformations
The trailer highlights the Hidden Temple from Attack on Titan recreated as the Crystal Cave. This important location was previously where the Reiss royal family transmitted the Founding Titan ability through ages. The preview finishes with a powerful scene showing a character, likely the prisoner, changing into a Titan that looms over Naoe and Yasuke.
Exclusive Prizes and Extra Content
Players who accomplish the mission will acquire an exclusive katana alongside several items hidden throughout the area in concealed chests. The update also features premium Attack on Titan item packs, featuring:
- Titan-based attire for Yasuke
- Mikasa attire for Naoe
- Unique weapons
- Survey Corps mount
Newest Free Story Addition
This update also adds the game's newest complimentary story content, titled "A Puzzlement." This humorous mission pairs Naoe and Yasuke as they swap distinctive skills: Naoe reveals a dramatic version of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke masters non-lethal stealth takedowns. Loyal to its name, "A Puzzlement" also features a original environmental puzzle that may finally clarify some unanswered questions from the main storyline.
Past Japanese Animation Collaborations
This represents scarcely the initial time the Assassin's Creed franchise has crossed over with well-known anime franchises. The series previously featured a 2020 crossover story uniting Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Moreover, Valhalla unofficially included a quest that unmistakably echoed the well-known series One-Punch Man.
