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In a bizarre crossover event that breaks usual predictions, the game developer has unveiled an digital partnership between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the renowned anime series Attack on Titan. The unexpected Thanksgiving event runs from November 25 through December 22, including complimentary additional story content for Shadows players.

Mysterious Mission Disclosed

According to the authorized statement, "A strange encounter leads characters Naoe and Yasuke into a original adventure, where whispers of prohibited practices and terrifying changes resonate through the shadows." The narrative presents a "unusually attired woman named Ada" who assigns the duo with traveling into the Crystal Cave—a significant location from Attack on Titan—to rescue her ally from a secret cult.

The adventure concentrates on "bizarre experiments and a fearsome enemy" and is accessible to all players who have acquired the Yasuke character.

Iconic Places and Transformations

The preview highlights the Hidden Temple from Attack on Titan recreated as the Crystal Cave. This historic location was previously where the Reiss royal family handed down the Founding Titan ability through generations. The trailer concludes with a striking sequence showing a character, likely the captive, morphing into a Titan that rises over Naoe and Yasuke.

Exclusive Items and Extra Content

Players who accomplish the mission will obtain an exclusive katana alongside multiple artifacts hidden throughout the area in concealed chests. The update also features premium Attack on Titan item packs, including:

• Titan-inspired attire for Yasuke
• Mikasa attire for Naoe
• Special weapons
• Survey Corps mount

Latest Free Story Update

This release also introduces the game's latest no-cost story episode, titled "The Enigma." This playful quest teams Naoe and Yasuke as they exchange distinctive skills: Naoe introduces a performative version of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke learns non-lethal stealth takedowns. Loyal to its name, "The Enigma" also features a fresh environmental puzzle that may ultimately clarify some unanswered questions from the main storyline.

Past Anime Crossovers

This represents not the initial time the Assassin's Creed franchise has crossed over with well-known anime series. The series earlier showcased a 2020 collaborative story connecting Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Furthermore, Valhalla informally featured a quest that unmistakably nodded to the famous series One-Punch Man.