AC Shadows Reveals Surprising AoT Event for Thanksgiving
In a bizarre partnership that defies usual predictions, the game developer has unveiled an virtual partnership between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the renowned anime series Attack on Titan. The unusual holiday event runs from November 25 through December 22, providing complimentary bonus story content for Shadows players.
Mysterious Questline Uncovered
According to the formal statement, "A mysterious meeting pulls protagonists Naoe and Yasuke into a new mission, where rumors of prohibited practices and terrifying changes reverberate through the obscurity." The narrative introduces a "oddly dressed woman named Ada" who assigns the pair with venturing into the Crystalline Cavern—a significant location from Attack on Titan—to save her ally from a clandestine group.
The adventure focuses on "bizarre trials and a terrifying foe" and is open to all players who have acquired the Yasuke character.
Familiar Settings and Metamorphoses
The teaser features the Underground Chapel from Attack on Titan reimagined as the Crystal Cave. This significant location was previously where the Reiss royal family handed down the Founding Titan ability through eras. The teaser finishes with a powerful sequence showing a character, likely the captive, changing into a Titan that towers over Naoe and Yasuke.
Exclusive Rewards and Extra Material
Players who successfully complete the adventure will receive an exclusive katana in addition to several objects secreted throughout the area in secret chests. The update also contains in-store Attack on Titan item packs, including:
- Titan-themed attire for Yasuke
- Mikasa outfit for Naoe
- Exclusive implements
- Survey Corps steed
Latest Free Story Content
This release also brings the game's newest free story content, titled "The Mystery." This lighthearted quest partners Naoe and Yasuke as they swap distinctive skills: Naoe debuts a performative variation of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke masters subduing stealth takedowns. Loyal to its name, "The Enigma" also features a fresh environmental puzzle that may ultimately shed light on some lingering questions from the main storyline.
Previous Japanese Animation Partnerships
This represents scarcely the initial time the Assassin's Creed franchise has collaborated with popular anime properties. The series formerly showcased a 2020 collaborative story linking Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Additionally, Valhalla subtly included a quest that clearly echoed the well-known series One-Punch Man.
