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In a surprising collaboration that breaks usual forecasts, the game developer has unveiled an virtual collaboration between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the renowned anime series Attack on Titan. The unusual Thanksgiving event operates from November 25 through December 22, offering complimentary extra story content for Shadows players.

Mysterious Mission Uncovered

According to the authorized statement, "An unusual meeting leads protagonists Naoe and Yasuke into a fresh mission, where rumors of forbidden practices and terrifying transformations resonate through the obscurity." The plot presents a "unusually dressed woman named Ada" who charges the pair with venturing into the Gemstone Grotto—a important location from Attack on Titan—to liberate her companion from a secret group.

The questline centers on "bizarre experiments and a terrifying adversary" and is accessible to all players who have unlocked the Yasuke character.

Iconic Places and Metamorphoses

The preview features the Hidden Temple from Attack on Titan recreated as the Crystal Cave. This historic location was previously where the Reiss royal family passed down the Founding Titan ability through eras. The teaser finishes with a powerful scene showing a character, likely the hostage, transforming into a Titan that rises over Naoe and Yasuke.

Special Prizes and Extra Features

Players who finish the mission will obtain an exclusive katana alongside numerous objects secreted throughout the area in secret chests. The update also contains premium Attack on Titan item packs, offering:

• Titan-based attire for Yasuke
• Mikasa outfit for Naoe
• Exclusive weapons
• Survey Corps steed

Third Free Story Update

This release also introduces the game's latest free story episode, titled "A Puzzlement." This lighthearted quest teams Naoe and Yasuke as they exchange distinctive techniques: Naoe debuts a dramatic variation of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke learns subduing stealth takedowns. Faithful to its name, "The Mystery" also features a original environmental puzzle that may finally explain some lingering questions from the main storyline.

Previous Japanese Animation Crossovers

This represents scarcely the first time the Assassin's Creed franchise has partnered with popular anime franchises. The series previously included a 2020 cross-promotional story connecting Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Furthermore, Valhalla subtly contained a quest that obviously echoed the popular series One-Punch Man.