Assassin's Creed Introduces Unexpected Attack on Titan Event for Thanksgiving
In a surprising partnership that challenges conventional expectations, the game developer has revealed an digital collaboration between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the acclaimed anime series Attack on Titan. The unusual Thanksgiving event continues from November 25 through December 22, providing no-cost bonus story content for Shadows players.
Mysterious Adventure Uncovered
According to the official announcement, "A strange encounter leads heroes Naoe and Yasuke into a original quest, where rumors of banned practices and monstrous changes echo through the darkness." The plot presents a "oddly garbed woman named Ada" who assigns the characters with venturing into the Gemstone Grotto—a important location from Attack on Titan—to liberate her ally from a secret cult.
The mission focuses on "peculiar tests and a monstrous enemy" and is accessible to all players who have gained access to the Yasuke character.
Familiar Settings and Metamorphoses
The teaser features the Underground Chapel from Attack on Titan recreated as the Crystal Cave. This historic location was formerly where the Reiss royal family passed down the Founding Titan ability through eras. The preview concludes with a powerful moment showing a character, probably the captive, morphing into a Titan that looms over Naoe and Yasuke.
Special Prizes and Bonus Features
Players who successfully complete the quest will acquire an special katana together with several items hidden throughout the area in secret chests. The update also includes premium Attack on Titan item packs, featuring:
- Titan-themed attire for Yasuke
- Mikasa costume for Naoe
- Exclusive implements
- Survey Corps vehicle
Third Free Story Content
This update also introduces the game's latest free story content, titled "A Puzzlement." This lighthearted adventure partners Naoe and Yasuke as they exchange signature techniques: Naoe introduces a dramatic version of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke acquires non-lethal stealth takedowns. True to its name, "The Enigma" also features a fresh environmental puzzle that may finally clarify some unanswered questions from the main storyline.
Earlier Japanese Animation Partnerships
This marks not the first time the Assassin's Creed franchise has crossed over with famous anime franchises. The series earlier included a 2020 collaborative story connecting Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Moreover, Valhalla subtly included a quest that unmistakably referenced the popular series One-Punch Man.
