Assassin's Creed Unveils Bizarre Attack on Titan Event for Thanksgiving
In a bizarre partnership that defies usual predictions, the game developer has unveiled an virtual partnership between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the renowned anime series Attack on Titan. The unexpected holiday event continues from November 25 through December 22, offering complimentary bonus story content for Shadows players.
Strange Questline Uncovered
According to the official statement, "An unusual encounter draws protagonists Naoe and Yasuke into a original adventure, where whispers of forbidden practices and terrifying transformations reverberate through the darkness." The narrative presents a "oddly dressed woman named Ada" who tasks the pair with venturing into the Crystal Cave—a important location from Attack on Titan—to save her friend from a secret cult.
The questline focuses on "bizarre trials and a terrifying adversary" and is available to all players who have unlocked the Yasuke character.
Recognizable Places and Changes
The preview features the Hidden Temple from Attack on Titan redesigned as the Crystal Cave. This significant location was formerly where the Reiss royal family transmitted the Founding Titan ability through ages. The teaser ends with a powerful sequence showing a character, presumably the captive, changing into a Titan that towers over Naoe and Yasuke.
Unique Rewards and Extra Features
Players who successfully complete the adventure will acquire an special katana alongside several objects concealed throughout the area in secret chests. The update also features purchasable Attack on Titan item packs, featuring:
- Titan-based attire for Yasuke
- Mikasa costume for Naoe
- Unique weapons
- Survey Corps steed
Third Free Story Update
This patch also brings the game's latest complimentary story addition, titled "The Enigma." This humorous adventure partners Naoe and Yasuke as they swap distinctive abilities: Naoe introduces a dramatic variation of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke acquires non-fatal stealth takedowns. Loyal to its name, "The Enigma" also contains a new environmental puzzle that may ultimately shed light on some lingering questions from the main storyline.
Previous Anime Partnerships
This marks not the primary time the Assassin's Creed franchise has collaborated with famous anime series. The series formerly showcased a 2020 cross-promotional story connecting Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Additionally, Valhalla subtly contained a quest that unmistakably echoed the popular series One-Punch Man.