Assassin's Creed Introduces Unexpected Attack on Titan Collaboration for Holiday Season

In a unexpected crossover event that defies traditional forecasts, Ubisoft has revealed an virtual collaboration between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the renowned anime series Attack on Titan. The unusual Thanksgiving event continues from November 25 through December 22, including complimentary additional story content for Shadows players.

Strange Adventure Disclosed

According to the authorized release, "A strange confrontation leads protagonists Naoe and Yasuke into a fresh quest, where hints of prohibited rituals and fearsome transformations reverberate through the darkness." The narrative presents a "unusually attired woman named Ada" who assigns the pair with venturing into the Crystal Cave—a important location from Attack on Titan—to save her ally from a clandestine cult.

The adventure concentrates on "peculiar tests and a monstrous enemy" and is accessible to all players who have gained access to the Yasuke character.

Familiar Settings and Changes

The trailer features the Subterranean Sanctuary from Attack on Titan recreated as the Crystal Cave. This historic location was earlier where the Reiss royal family passed down the Founding Titan ability through generations. The preview finishes with a dramatic moment showing a character, likely the captive, changing into a Titan that rises over Naoe and Yasuke.

Exclusive Rewards and Extra Material

Players who accomplish the mission will acquire an special katana in addition to several objects secreted throughout the area in concealed chests. The update also features in-store Attack on Titan item packs, including:

• Titan-inspired attire for Yasuke
• Mikasa attire for Naoe
• Special implements
• Survey Corps steed

Latest Free Story Addition

This release also introduces the game's third complimentary story addition, titled "The Mystery." This playful quest partners Naoe and Yasuke as they trade signature techniques: Naoe reveals a theatrical interpretation of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke learns non-lethal stealth takedowns. Loyal to its name, "The Mystery" also features a new environmental puzzle that may eventually shed light on some unanswered questions from the main storyline.

Earlier Anime Partnerships

This represents scarcely the first time the Assassin's Creed franchise has collaborated with well-known anime properties. The series formerly showcased a 2020 collaborative story connecting Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Additionally, Valhalla subtly featured a quest that obviously nodded to the popular series One-Punch Man.