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In a bizarre crossover event that defies traditional expectations, Ubisoft has unveiled an virtual crossover between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the acclaimed anime series Attack on Titan. The unexpected Thanksgiving event operates from November 25 through December 22, providing complimentary additional story content for Shadows players.

Strange Questline Disclosed

According to the formal release, "A strange encounter draws heroes Naoe and Yasuke into a original quest, where rumors of banned practices and fearsome metamorphoses echo through the darkness." The storyline introduces a "unusually attired woman named Ada" who tasks the characters with journeying into the Crystal Cave—a significant location from Attack on Titan—to liberate her ally from a clandestine sect.

The adventure centers on "bizarre trials and a terrifying foe" and is open to all players who have acquired the Yasuke character.

Recognizable Settings and Transformations

The preview highlights the Hidden Temple from Attack on Titan recreated as the Crystal Cave. This historic location was earlier where the Reiss royal family handed down the Founding Titan ability through eras. The trailer concludes with a powerful moment showing a character, probably the hostage, changing into a Titan that rises over Naoe and Yasuke.

Special Rewards and Additional Content

Players who accomplish the quest will receive an unique katana in addition to numerous objects concealed throughout the area in concealed chests. The update also includes in-store Attack on Titan item packs, featuring:

• Titan-inspired outfit for Yasuke
• Mikasa outfit for Naoe
• Unique arms
• Survey Corps mount

Newest Free Story Addition

This update also adds the game's third complimentary story addition, titled "The Mystery." This lighthearted quest teams Naoe and Yasuke as they exchange distinctive abilities: Naoe introduces a performative version of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke acquires non-lethal stealth takedowns. Loyal to its name, "The Enigma" also features a original environmental puzzle that may finally clarify some unresolved questions from the main storyline.

Past Anime Partnerships

This signifies scarcely the primary time the Assassin's Creed franchise has collaborated with famous anime properties. The series previously included a 2020 cross-promotional story uniting Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Additionally, Valhalla informally contained a quest that obviously nodded to the well-known series One-Punch Man.