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In a bizarre collaboration that defies usual expectations, Ubisoft has revealed an digital collaboration between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the popular anime series Attack on Titan. The unexpected Thanksgiving event operates from November 25 through December 22, offering free bonus story content for Shadows players.

Peculiar Adventure Uncovered

According to the official statement, "An unusual encounter pulls heroes Naoe and Yasuke into a new quest, where hints of prohibited ceremonies and fearsome changes echo through the obscurity." The storyline features a "oddly dressed woman named Ada" who charges the pair with venturing into the Crystal Cave—a important location from Attack on Titan—to save her ally from a secret group.

The questline centers on "bizarre tests and a monstrous foe" and is available to all players who have acquired the Yasuke character.

Recognizable Settings and Changes

The trailer highlights the Hidden Temple from Attack on Titan recreated as the Crystal Cave. This significant location was formerly where the Reiss royal family passed down the Founding Titan ability through ages. The preview ends with a dramatic sequence showing a character, likely the captive, changing into a Titan that looms over Naoe and Yasuke.

Unique Prizes and Extra Features

Players who finish the quest will acquire an special katana together with multiple items secreted throughout the area in concealed chests. The update also contains in-store Attack on Titan item packs, offering:

• Titan-inspired costume for Yasuke
• Mikasa attire for Naoe
• Exclusive arms
• Survey Corps mount

Third Free Story Addition

This release also adds the game's newest complimentary story episode, titled "The Mystery." This lighthearted adventure pairs Naoe and Yasuke as they trade signature techniques: Naoe introduces a performative version of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke acquires non-lethal stealth takedowns. Loyal to its name, "The Mystery" also includes a fresh environmental puzzle that may ultimately explain some unanswered questions from the main storyline.

Past Anime Crossovers

This signifies hardly the first time the Assassin's Creed franchise has collaborated with popular anime franchises. The series earlier featured a 2020 crossover story linking Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Moreover, Valhalla informally contained a quest that clearly nodded to the popular series One-Punch Man.