Assassin's Creed Unveils Surprising AoT Crossover for Thanksgiving
In a bizarre crossover event that defies conventional predictions, the game developer has revealed an virtual partnership 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 extra story content for Shadows players.
Peculiar Adventure Uncovered
According to the authorized release, "An unusual confrontation pulls characters Naoe and Yasuke into a fresh adventure, where rumors of prohibited practices and terrifying changes resonate through the obscurity." The storyline introduces a "strangely garbed woman named Ada" who tasks the duo with traveling into the Gemstone Grotto—a significant location from Attack on Titan—to save her friend from a secret sect.
The mission centers on "strange trials and a terrifying foe" and is accessible to all players who have gained access to the Yasuke character.
Iconic Places and Changes
The preview highlights the Underground Chapel from Attack on Titan recreated as the Crystal Cave. This important location was earlier where the Reiss royal family transmitted the Founding Titan ability through generations. The preview ends with a dramatic scene showing a character, likely the prisoner, changing into a Titan that towers over Naoe and Yasuke.
Special Items and Extra Content
Players who accomplish the mission will receive an special katana in addition to several artifacts concealed throughout the area in secret chests. The update also features in-store Attack on Titan item packs, including:
- Titan-based outfit for Yasuke
- Mikasa outfit for Naoe
- Exclusive weapons
- Survey Corps steed
Latest Free Story Addition
This release also adds the game's newest no-cost story episode, titled "The Enigma." This humorous adventure teams Naoe and Yasuke as they swap characteristic skills: Naoe introduces a performative interpretation of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke acquires non-fatal stealth takedowns. Loyal to its name, "The Enigma" also features a original environmental puzzle that may finally explain some unanswered questions from the main storyline.
Earlier Japanese Animation Crossovers
This marks hardly the initial time the Assassin's Creed franchise has collaborated with popular anime properties. The series earlier showcased a 2020 cross-promotional story uniting Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Additionally, Valhalla subtly featured a quest that obviously echoed the famous series One-Punch Man.
