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In a surprising collaboration that challenges traditional predictions, the game developer has unveiled an virtual crossover between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the popular anime series Attack on Titan. The unexpected Thanksgiving event continues from November 25 through December 22, including no-cost extra story content for Shadows players.

Strange Adventure Disclosed

According to the official release, "A mysterious confrontation draws protagonists Naoe and Yasuke into a original adventure, where hints of forbidden practices and monstrous changes echo through the obscurity." The plot introduces a "oddly attired woman named Ada" who charges the pair with journeying into the Gemstone Grotto—a significant location from Attack on Titan—to liberate her friend from a clandestine group.

The questline concentrates on "strange trials and a monstrous foe" and is available to all players who have gained access to the Yasuke character.

Iconic Places and Transformations

The trailer features the Subterranean Sanctuary from Attack on Titan redesigned as the Crystal Cave. This important location was previously where the Reiss royal family handed down the Founding Titan ability through generations. The teaser concludes with a powerful scene showing a character, likely the captive, changing into a Titan that towers over Naoe and Yasuke.

Special Items and Additional Features

Players who finish the adventure will acquire an exclusive katana together with several items secreted throughout the area in hidden chests. The update also contains purchasable Attack on Titan item packs, including:

• Titan-themed attire for Yasuke
• Mikasa outfit for Naoe
• Special weapons
• Survey Corps mount

Newest Free Story Addition

This patch also adds the game's newest complimentary story content, titled "The Enigma." This humorous mission partners Naoe and Yasuke as they exchange signature skills: Naoe reveals a theatrical interpretation of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke learns non-fatal stealth takedowns. Loyal to its name, "A Puzzlement" also features a original environmental puzzle that may finally explain some lingering questions from the main storyline.

Past Anime Crossovers

This signifies scarcely the initial time the Assassin's Creed franchise has partnered with famous anime series. The series formerly showcased a 2020 collaborative story connecting Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Moreover, Valhalla subtly featured a quest that unmistakably echoed the popular series One-Punch Man.