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In a surprising collaboration that defies conventional forecasts, the game developer has revealed an in-game crossover between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the acclaimed anime series Attack on Titan. The unusual Thanksgiving event operates from November 25 through December 22, including complimentary additional story content for Shadows players.

Peculiar Questline Disclosed

According to the official statement, "An unusual confrontation draws characters Naoe and Yasuke into a fresh quest, where rumors of prohibited ceremonies and terrifying metamorphoses resonate through the obscurity." The narrative introduces a "strangely attired woman named Ada" who charges the characters with venturing into the Crystal Cave—a key location from Attack on Titan—to liberate her ally from a clandestine sect.

The questline centers on "bizarre tests and a fearsome enemy" and is open to all players who have acquired the Yasuke character.

Recognizable Places and Changes

The teaser highlights the Subterranean Sanctuary 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 finishes with a striking scene showing a character, probably the hostage, morphing into a Titan that looms over Naoe and Yasuke.

Special Items and Bonus Features

Players who successfully complete the adventure will obtain an special katana in addition to multiple artifacts concealed throughout the area in hidden chests. The update also contains premium Attack on Titan item packs, offering:

• Titan-based costume for Yasuke
• Mikasa costume for Naoe
• Unique implements
• Survey Corps mount

Latest Free Story Addition

This patch also adds the game's third complimentary story content, titled "The Mystery." This humorous adventure teams Naoe and Yasuke as they exchange distinctive abilities: Naoe debuts a theatrical interpretation of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke acquires subduing stealth takedowns. Loyal to its name, "The Enigma" also features a fresh environmental puzzle that may ultimately clarify some unanswered questions from the main storyline.

Previous Anime Collaborations

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