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In a surprising partnership that breaks conventional expectations, the game developer has announced an digital collaboration between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the acclaimed anime series Attack on Titan. The unexpected Thanksgiving event continues from November 25 through December 22, providing no-cost additional story content for Shadows players.

Strange Questline Uncovered

According to the formal statement, "A mysterious confrontation leads characters Naoe and Yasuke into a original adventure, where hints of banned rituals and terrifying transformations reverberate through the darkness." The storyline features a "unusually attired woman named Ada" who charges the duo with journeying into the Crystalline Cavern—a important location from Attack on Titan—to rescue her friend from a clandestine group.

The mission centers on "strange tests and a monstrous adversary" and is open to all players who have unlocked the Yasuke character.

Iconic Locations and Transformations

The trailer showcases the Underground Chapel from Attack on Titan recreated as the Crystal Cave. This historic location was formerly where the Reiss royal family transmitted the Founding Titan ability through eras. The teaser finishes with a dramatic moment showing a character, likely the hostage, transforming into a Titan that looms over Naoe and Yasuke.

Special Rewards and Bonus Content

Players who finish the quest will obtain an exclusive katana in addition to numerous items hidden throughout the area in concealed chests. The update also includes premium Attack on Titan item packs, offering:

• Titan-inspired outfit for Yasuke
• Mikasa outfit for Naoe
• Special weapons
• Survey Corps steed

Third Free Story Addition

This patch also brings the game's third complimentary story addition, titled "A Puzzlement." This playful mission teams Naoe and Yasuke as they trade distinctive techniques: Naoe reveals a performative version of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke acquires non-fatal stealth takedowns. Loyal to its name, "The Enigma" also features a new environmental puzzle that may ultimately clarify some unanswered questions from the main storyline.

Past Anime Collaborations

This signifies not the primary time the Assassin's Creed franchise has collaborated with well-known anime properties. The series earlier showcased a 2020 crossover story connecting Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Additionally, Valhalla unofficially contained a quest that unmistakably echoed the famous series One-Punch Man.