Assassin's Creed Reveals Unexpected AoT Crossover for Thanksgiving
In a surprising crossover event that challenges traditional expectations, Ubisoft has unveiled an virtual partnership between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the acclaimed anime series Attack on Titan. The unexpected Thanksgiving event continues from November 25 through December 22, providing complimentary extra story content for Shadows players.
Peculiar Questline Revealed
According to the authorized statement, "A strange encounter pulls heroes Naoe and Yasuke into a fresh adventure, where hints of banned practices and fearsome transformations reverberate through the shadows." The plot features a "unusually attired woman named Ada" who charges the duo with venturing into the Gemstone Grotto—a significant location from Attack on Titan—to save her ally from a clandestine cult.
The mission concentrates on "bizarre trials and a monstrous foe" and is open to all players who have acquired the Yasuke character.
Familiar Places and Transformations
The trailer highlights the Hidden Temple from Attack on Titan redesigned as the Crystal Cave. This significant location was formerly where the Reiss royal family handed down the Founding Titan ability through generations. The trailer concludes with a dramatic scene showing a character, presumably the prisoner, morphing into a Titan that looms over Naoe and Yasuke.
Exclusive Prizes and Bonus Material
Players who successfully complete the adventure will receive an special katana alongside numerous items concealed throughout the area in concealed chests. The update also contains in-store Attack on Titan item packs, featuring:
- Titan-themed outfit for Yasuke
- Mikasa attire for Naoe
- Unique arms
- Survey Corps mount
Latest Free Story Addition
This release also brings the game's third free story episode, titled "The Mystery." This lighthearted adventure pairs Naoe and Yasuke as they swap signature skills: Naoe reveals a theatrical interpretation of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke masters non-fatal stealth takedowns. Loyal to its name, "The Mystery" also includes a new environmental puzzle that may ultimately clarify some unanswered questions from the main storyline.
Past Anime Crossovers
This signifies scarcely the initial time the Assassin's Creed franchise has crossed over with popular anime properties. The series earlier showcased a 2020 cross-promotional story linking Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Additionally, Valhalla subtly featured a quest that clearly referenced the famous series One-Punch Man.