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In a unexpected collaboration that defies conventional predictions, the game developer has unveiled an digital crossover between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the renowned anime series Attack on Titan. The unusual Thanksgiving event runs from November 25 through December 22, offering complimentary extra story content for Shadows players.

Peculiar Questline Uncovered

According to the formal announcement, "A mysterious confrontation draws heroes Naoe and Yasuke into a fresh mission, where rumors of banned rituals and fearsome metamorphoses echo through the shadows." The narrative introduces a "strangely garbed woman named Ada" who assigns the characters with journeying into the Crystal Cave—a key location from Attack on Titan—to save her ally from a hidden group.

The adventure centers on "strange trials and a fearsome foe" and is accessible to all players who have unlocked the Yasuke character.

Recognizable Places and Changes

The preview highlights the Hidden Temple from Attack on Titan redesigned as the Crystal Cave. This important location was previously where the Reiss royal family handed down the Founding Titan ability through ages. The teaser finishes with a powerful scene showing a character, probably the prisoner, transforming into a Titan that looms over Naoe and Yasuke.

Exclusive Rewards and Additional Content

Players who accomplish the adventure will acquire an exclusive katana in addition to numerous artifacts concealed throughout the area in hidden chests. The update also includes purchasable Attack on Titan item packs, including:

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

Newest Free Story Update

This patch also introduces the game's latest complimentary story episode, titled "The Mystery." This lighthearted quest partners Naoe and Yasuke as they swap distinctive skills: Naoe introduces a performative interpretation of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke learns non-lethal stealth takedowns. True to its name, "The Enigma" also includes a fresh environmental puzzle that may eventually clarify some lingering questions from the main storyline.

Past Anime Crossovers

This marks hardly the first time the Assassin's Creed franchise has crossed over with well-known anime series. The series earlier showcased a 2020 crossover story linking Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Furthermore, Valhalla subtly featured a quest that obviously echoed the popular series One-Punch Man.