AC Shadows Unveils Surprising AoT Event for Thanksgiving

In a surprising crossover event that defies traditional expectations, Ubisoft has unveiled an digital partnership between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the popular anime series Attack on Titan. The unusual Thanksgiving event operates from November 25 through December 22, offering free bonus story content for Shadows players.

Strange Adventure Disclosed

According to the authorized announcement, "A mysterious confrontation pulls heroes Naoe and Yasuke into a new adventure, where rumors of forbidden practices and fearsome metamorphoses echo through the darkness." The plot introduces a "unusually dressed woman named Ada" who assigns the duo with journeying into the Crystal Cave—a significant location from Attack on Titan—to liberate her companion from a hidden group.

The questline centers on "strange tests and a monstrous enemy" and is open to all players who have unlocked the Yasuke character.

Iconic Settings and Changes

The trailer showcases the Hidden Temple from Attack on Titan redesigned as the Crystal Cave. This significant location was previously where the Reiss royal family transmitted the Founding Titan ability through eras. The trailer ends with a powerful moment showing a character, probably the captive, transforming into a Titan that rises over Naoe and Yasuke.

Unique Prizes and Extra Features

Players who accomplish the mission will acquire an unique katana in addition to numerous items secreted throughout the area in hidden chests. The update also contains purchasable Attack on Titan item packs, offering:

• Titan-themed outfit for Yasuke
• Mikasa costume for Naoe
• Exclusive weapons
• Survey Corps steed

Newest Free Story Addition

This patch also brings the game's newest complimentary story content, titled "The Mystery." This playful quest teams Naoe and Yasuke as they trade distinctive skills: Naoe debuts a performative version of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke acquires non-fatal stealth takedowns. Loyal to its name, "The Enigma" also includes a fresh environmental puzzle that may ultimately explain some unanswered questions from the main storyline.

Earlier Japanese Animation Partnerships

This signifies hardly the primary time the Assassin's Creed franchise has partnered with popular anime properties. The series previously featured a 2020 collaborative story uniting Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Furthermore, Valhalla subtly featured a quest that obviously echoed the famous series One-Punch Man.