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In a unexpected crossover event that challenges traditional forecasts, Ubisoft has unveiled an in-game crossover between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the renowned anime series Attack on Titan. The unusual Thanksgiving event operates from November 25 through December 22, providing complimentary extra story content for Shadows players.

Strange Mission Uncovered

According to the official announcement, "A mysterious confrontation leads protagonists Naoe and Yasuke into a original quest, where whispers of forbidden ceremonies and monstrous changes resonate through the obscurity." The plot introduces a "strangely dressed woman named Ada" who tasks the duo with venturing into the Crystal Cave—a important location from Attack on Titan—to rescue her friend from a clandestine sect.

The adventure centers on "strange tests and a terrifying adversary" and is accessible to all players who have unlocked the Yasuke character.

Iconic Locations and Metamorphoses

The preview features the Subterranean Sanctuary from Attack on Titan recreated as the Crystal Cave. This significant location was previously where the Reiss royal family handed down the Founding Titan ability through generations. The trailer concludes with a dramatic sequence showing a character, presumably the hostage, changing into a Titan that looms over Naoe and Yasuke.

Special Prizes and Extra Material

Players who successfully complete the adventure will acquire an special katana in addition to numerous objects hidden throughout the area in concealed chests. The update also includes in-store Attack on Titan item packs, offering:

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

Latest Free Story Addition

This update also introduces the game's third free story content, titled "The Enigma." This humorous quest partners Naoe and Yasuke as they swap signature abilities: Naoe debuts a dramatic interpretation of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke masters non-fatal stealth takedowns. True to its name, "The Enigma" also features a new environmental puzzle that may finally clarify some unanswered questions from the main storyline.

Past Anime Partnerships

This marks scarcely the primary time the Assassin's Creed franchise has crossed over with well-known anime series. The series earlier featured a 2020 collaborative story connecting Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Moreover, Valhalla informally contained a quest that obviously echoed the popular series One-Punch Man.