AC Shadows Reveals Bizarre Attack on Titan Crossover for Holiday Season
In a bizarre partnership that defies usual predictions, Ubisoft has revealed an virtual partnership between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the popular anime series Attack on Titan. The unexpected holiday event operates from November 25 through December 22, offering no-cost extra story content for Shadows players.
Strange Adventure Uncovered
According to the formal announcement, "A strange encounter pulls heroes Naoe and Yasuke into a fresh quest, where hints of forbidden rituals and fearsome changes echo through the shadows." The plot features a "strangely dressed woman named Ada" who assigns the duo with venturing into the Gemstone Grotto—a important location from Attack on Titan—to rescue her companion from a secret cult.
The mission centers on "bizarre experiments and a terrifying enemy" and is open to all players who have acquired the Yasuke character.
Familiar Places and Changes
The preview features the Hidden Temple from Attack on Titan recreated as the Crystal Cave. This historic location was formerly where the Reiss royal family handed down the Founding Titan ability through generations. The teaser ends with a striking moment showing a character, presumably the hostage, changing into a Titan that looms over Naoe and Yasuke.
Exclusive Prizes and Bonus Material
Players who accomplish the adventure will obtain an special katana together with numerous items secreted throughout the area in secret chests. The update also contains premium Attack on Titan item packs, featuring:
- Titan-based attire for Yasuke
- Mikasa attire for Naoe
- Exclusive implements
- Survey Corps vehicle
Newest Free Story Update
This release also brings the game's latest complimentary story addition, titled "The Enigma." This playful quest partners Naoe and Yasuke as they trade signature techniques: Naoe debuts a theatrical variation of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke masters non-lethal stealth takedowns. True to its name, "The Enigma" also contains a fresh environmental puzzle that may finally explain some unresolved questions from the main storyline.
Previous Japanese Animation Partnerships
This marks hardly the first time the Assassin's Creed franchise has crossed over with famous anime series. The series formerly included a 2020 collaborative story linking Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Moreover, Valhalla subtly included a quest that unmistakably echoed the popular series One-Punch Man.
