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In a bizarre partnership that breaks traditional predictions, the game developer has unveiled an in-game partnership between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the popular anime series Attack on Titan. The unusual Thanksgiving event continues from November 25 through December 22, providing free bonus story content for Shadows players.

Strange Adventure Disclosed

According to the formal announcement, "An unusual encounter pulls heroes Naoe and Yasuke into a fresh quest, where hints of banned practices and monstrous transformations reverberate through the shadows." The plot introduces a "oddly dressed woman named Ada" who tasks the characters with journeying into the Crystal Cave—a important location from Attack on Titan—to liberate her companion from a hidden cult.

The adventure concentrates on "peculiar tests and a fearsome foe" and is accessible to all players who have acquired the Yasuke character.

Familiar Places and Changes

The preview features the Underground Chapel from Attack on Titan redesigned as the Crystal Cave. This historic location was formerly where the Reiss royal family transmitted the Founding Titan ability through ages. The teaser concludes with a striking scene showing a character, probably the captive, changing into a Titan that looms over Naoe and Yasuke.

Exclusive Rewards and Additional Content

Players who accomplish the adventure will acquire an special katana alongside multiple items concealed throughout the area in concealed chests. The update also includes premium Attack on Titan item packs, featuring:

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

Latest Free Story Addition

This release also introduces the game's third complimentary story content, titled "The Enigma." This lighthearted quest partners Naoe and Yasuke as they trade signature techniques: Naoe reveals a dramatic interpretation of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke acquires non-fatal stealth takedowns. Faithful to its name, "The Mystery" also includes a fresh environmental puzzle that may eventually explain some unanswered questions from the main storyline.

Previous Japanese Animation Crossovers

This marks scarcely the primary time the Assassin's Creed franchise has collaborated with famous anime franchises. The series previously included a 2020 cross-promotional story connecting Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Additionally, Valhalla unofficially included a quest that obviously nodded to the popular series One-Punch Man.