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In a surprising crossover event that breaks conventional forecasts, the game developer has unveiled an digital collaboration between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the renowned anime series Attack on Titan. The surprising Thanksgiving event operates from November 25 through December 22, providing complimentary additional story content for Shadows players.

Strange Adventure Disclosed

According to the authorized statement, "A strange encounter pulls heroes Naoe and Yasuke into a original adventure, where whispers of banned practices and fearsome changes resonate through the darkness." The narrative introduces a "unusually attired woman named Ada" who tasks the characters with venturing into the Gemstone Grotto—a important location from Attack on Titan—to rescue her ally from a secret group.

The adventure focuses on "bizarre trials and a fearsome enemy" and is open to all players who have gained access to the Yasuke character.

Recognizable Settings and Metamorphoses

The teaser features the Subterranean Sanctuary from Attack on Titan recreated as the Crystal Cave. This historic location was previously where the Reiss royal family transmitted the Founding Titan ability through generations. The trailer finishes with a dramatic scene showing a character, likely the prisoner, morphing into a Titan that rises over Naoe and Yasuke.

Unique Prizes and Bonus Content

Players who finish the quest will obtain an exclusive katana in addition to several artifacts hidden throughout the area in hidden chests. The update also contains premium Attack on Titan item packs, including:

• Titan-based attire for Yasuke
• Mikasa outfit for Naoe
• Unique weapons
• Survey Corps steed

Latest Free Story Addition

This update also introduces the game's latest free story content, titled "The Enigma." This lighthearted quest partners Naoe and Yasuke as they trade signature abilities: Naoe debuts a performative version of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke masters subduing stealth takedowns. Loyal to its name, "A Puzzlement" also contains a original environmental puzzle that may eventually explain some lingering questions from the main storyline.

Previous Japanese Animation Partnerships

This signifies not the initial time the Assassin's Creed franchise has partnered with well-known anime properties. The series formerly included a 2020 cross-promotional story uniting Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Additionally, Valhalla unofficially featured a quest that obviously referenced the popular series One-Punch Man.