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In a surprising partnership that defies usual expectations, the game developer has unveiled an in-game partnership between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the acclaimed anime series Attack on Titan. The unexpected Thanksgiving event operates from November 25 through December 22, including complimentary extra story content for Shadows players.

Strange Mission Uncovered

According to the authorized announcement, "A mysterious confrontation draws protagonists Naoe and Yasuke into a new mission, where rumors of prohibited rituals and monstrous changes reverberate through the darkness." The narrative introduces a "oddly dressed woman named Ada" who assigns the pair with venturing into the Crystalline Cavern—a significant location from Attack on Titan—to rescue her ally from a clandestine group.

The questline centers on "strange tests and a terrifying foe" and is available to all players who have acquired the Yasuke character.

Familiar Places and Changes

The teaser highlights the Hidden Temple from Attack on Titan recreated as the Crystal Cave. This significant location was formerly where the Reiss royal family transmitted the Founding Titan ability through ages. The preview ends with a striking sequence showing a character, probably the hostage, changing into a Titan that looms over Naoe and Yasuke.

Unique Rewards and Additional Features

Players who accomplish the quest will acquire an special katana in addition to several artifacts concealed throughout the area in hidden chests. The update also includes purchasable Attack on Titan item packs, including:

• Titan-inspired outfit for Yasuke
• Mikasa attire for Naoe
• Unique implements
• Survey Corps steed

Latest Free Story Content

This release also introduces the game's third complimentary story content, titled "The Mystery." This playful quest teams Naoe and Yasuke as they trade distinctive techniques: Naoe reveals a dramatic variation of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke acquires non-fatal stealth takedowns. True to its name, "A Puzzlement" also contains a fresh environmental puzzle that may finally clarify some unanswered questions from the main storyline.

Earlier Anime Partnerships

This represents hardly the primary time the Assassin's Creed franchise has collaborated with famous anime properties. The series previously featured a 2020 crossover story uniting Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Moreover, Valhalla informally contained a quest that obviously echoed the famous series One-Punch Man.