Assassin's Creed Introduces Bizarre Attack on Titan Crossover for Thanksgiving
In a bizarre partnership that defies traditional expectations, Ubisoft has unveiled an virtual collaboration between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the renowned anime series Attack on Titan. The unexpected holiday event runs from November 25 through December 22, including free bonus story content for Shadows players.
Peculiar Mission Revealed
According to the official statement, "A mysterious encounter draws characters Naoe and Yasuke into a new quest, where whispers of prohibited practices and terrifying transformations reverberate through the obscurity." The storyline presents a "strangely dressed woman named Ada" who tasks the duo with venturing into the Crystalline Cavern—a key location from Attack on Titan—to rescue her friend from a hidden cult.
The questline centers on "strange experiments and a terrifying adversary" and is accessible to all players who have unlocked the Yasuke character.
Iconic Places and Metamorphoses
The teaser showcases the Underground Chapel from Attack on Titan reimagined as the Crystal Cave. This important location was previously where the Reiss royal family transmitted the Founding Titan ability through generations. The teaser concludes with a striking sequence showing a character, likely the prisoner, morphing into a Titan that looms over Naoe and Yasuke.
Special Items and Extra Material
Players who accomplish the adventure will acquire an special katana in addition to numerous objects concealed throughout the area in concealed chests. The update also features premium Attack on Titan item packs, featuring:
- Titan-based costume for Yasuke
- Mikasa outfit for Naoe
- Special implements
- Survey Corps vehicle
Third Free Story Content
This patch also introduces the game's latest no-cost story content, titled "The Mystery." This lighthearted mission teams Naoe and Yasuke as they trade distinctive skills: Naoe debuts a theatrical interpretation of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke learns subduing stealth takedowns. Faithful to its name, "A Puzzlement" also contains a new environmental puzzle that may ultimately shed light on some unresolved questions from the main storyline.
Earlier Japanese Animation Collaborations
This signifies not the first time the Assassin's Creed franchise has crossed over with popular anime series. The series earlier featured a 2020 collaborative story connecting Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Additionally, Valhalla subtly featured a quest that unmistakably nodded to the famous series One-Punch Man.
