AC Shadows Reveals Unexpected Attack on Titan Crossover for Holiday Season

In a unexpected collaboration that challenges conventional forecasts, Ubisoft has unveiled an virtual crossover between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the popular anime series Attack on Titan. The unusual holiday event continues from November 25 through December 22, offering complimentary additional story content for Shadows players.

Peculiar Adventure Revealed

According to the formal release, "A mysterious meeting draws protagonists Naoe and Yasuke into a original mission, where hints of prohibited ceremonies and monstrous transformations reverberate through the shadows." The narrative features a "unusually dressed woman named Ada" who charges the duo with journeying into the Crystal Cave—a significant location from Attack on Titan—to liberate her ally from a hidden sect.

The adventure centers on "bizarre tests and a monstrous 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 passed down the Founding Titan ability through ages. The teaser concludes with a powerful scene showing a character, likely the captive, changing into a Titan that rises over Naoe and Yasuke.

Special Prizes and Extra Features

Players who accomplish the quest will obtain an special katana alongside numerous objects hidden throughout the area in secret chests. The update also features in-store Attack on Titan item packs, featuring:

• Titan-themed attire for Yasuke
• Mikasa costume for Naoe
• Unique arms
• Survey Corps mount

Newest Free Story Content

This patch also introduces the game's newest complimentary story addition, titled "The Mystery." This humorous mission pairs Naoe and Yasuke as they swap signature skills: Naoe debuts a theatrical interpretation of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke masters non-fatal stealth takedowns. True to its name, "The Enigma" also contains a fresh environmental puzzle that may eventually clarify some unresolved questions from the main storyline.

Past Japanese Animation Collaborations

This marks hardly the primary time the Assassin's Creed franchise has partnered with famous anime franchises. The series formerly included a 2020 collaborative story linking Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Furthermore, Valhalla unofficially featured a quest that obviously nodded to the popular series One-Punch Man.