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In a surprising collaboration that defies traditional expectations, the game developer has revealed an virtual partnership between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the acclaimed anime series Attack on Titan. The surprising Thanksgiving event runs from November 25 through December 22, providing no-cost extra story content for Shadows players.

Mysterious Mission Revealed

According to the official statement, "A strange confrontation draws heroes Naoe and Yasuke into a new adventure, where whispers of forbidden practices and fearsome transformations echo through the obscurity." The plot introduces a "strangely dressed woman named Ada" who tasks the characters with traveling into the Gemstone Grotto—a significant location from Attack on Titan—to rescue her friend from a clandestine sect.

The questline concentrates on "strange experiments and a fearsome enemy" and is available to all players who have acquired the Yasuke character.

Familiar Places and Transformations

The trailer highlights the Subterranean Sanctuary from Attack on Titan reimagined as the Crystal Cave. This important location was formerly where the Reiss royal family passed down the Founding Titan ability through eras. The teaser ends with a dramatic scene showing a character, presumably the hostage, changing into a Titan that looms over Naoe and Yasuke.

Special Prizes and Additional Features

Players who finish the adventure will receive an special katana together with numerous objects concealed throughout the area in concealed chests. The update also includes premium Attack on Titan item packs, featuring:

• Titan-based attire for Yasuke
• Mikasa attire for Naoe
• Unique arms
• Survey Corps steed

Latest Free Story Update

This release also introduces the game's newest free story addition, titled "The Enigma." This playful adventure pairs Naoe and Yasuke as they trade signature skills: Naoe debuts a dramatic variation of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke masters subduing stealth takedowns. Faithful to its name, "The Enigma" also contains a original environmental puzzle that may finally shed light on some lingering questions from the main storyline.

Past Anime Crossovers

This signifies scarcely the initial time the Assassin's Creed franchise has partnered with well-known anime properties. The series earlier showcased a 2020 cross-promotional story linking Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Additionally, Valhalla informally featured a quest that obviously referenced the famous series One-Punch Man.