Assassin's Creed Reveals Unexpected Attack on Titan Event for Thanksgiving
In a surprising partnership that defies conventional predictions, the game developer has revealed an digital collaboration between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the acclaimed anime series Attack on Titan. The unusual Thanksgiving event continues from November 25 through December 22, including no-cost bonus story content for Shadows players.
Peculiar Questline Uncovered
According to the formal announcement, "A mysterious encounter pulls heroes Naoe and Yasuke into a new quest, where hints of forbidden ceremonies and terrifying transformations echo through the darkness." The storyline introduces a "oddly dressed woman named Ada" who tasks the pair with journeying into the Gemstone Grotto—a key location from Attack on Titan—to liberate her friend from a secret sect.
The mission focuses on "strange trials and a terrifying enemy" and is available to all players who have unlocked the Yasuke character.
Iconic Locations and Transformations
The teaser showcases the Hidden Temple from Attack on Titan recreated as the Crystal Cave. This significant location was previously where the Reiss royal family transmitted the Founding Titan ability through eras. The preview finishes with a striking scene showing a character, probably the hostage, morphing into a Titan that towers over Naoe and Yasuke.
Exclusive Prizes and Additional Features
Players who accomplish the quest will obtain an special katana together with multiple objects secreted throughout the area in secret chests. The update also contains in-store Attack on Titan item packs, offering:
- Titan-based attire for Yasuke
- Mikasa attire for Naoe
- Exclusive weapons
- Survey Corps vehicle
Latest Free Story Content
This update also introduces the game's third free story episode, titled "The Mystery." This humorous quest partners Naoe and Yasuke as they trade distinctive techniques: Naoe introduces a theatrical interpretation of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke acquires non-lethal stealth takedowns. True to its name, "A Puzzlement" also includes a new environmental puzzle that may finally clarify some lingering questions from the main storyline.
Previous Anime Crossovers
This signifies scarcely the first time the Assassin's Creed franchise has partnered with popular anime series. The series formerly featured a 2020 crossover story uniting Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Additionally, Valhalla subtly contained a quest that obviously echoed the popular series One-Punch Man.
