๐ Share this article AC Shadows Reveals Bizarre AoT Crossover for Thanksgiving In a bizarre partnership that breaks conventional forecasts, the game developer has revealed an digital collaboration between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the acclaimed anime series Attack on Titan. The unusual holiday event continues from November 25 through December 22, including free bonus story content for Shadows players. Peculiar Mission Disclosed According to the official statement, "A strange encounter draws protagonists Naoe and Yasuke into a fresh quest, where hints of banned ceremonies and monstrous transformations echo through the obscurity." The narrative introduces a "unusually attired woman named Ada" who tasks the characters with journeying into the Crystal Caveโa significant location from Attack on Titanโto liberate her friend from a hidden sect. The adventure focuses on "strange tests and a monstrous adversary" and is accessible to all players who have unlocked the Yasuke character. Recognizable Places and Transformations The preview showcases the Hidden Temple from Attack on Titan reimagined as the Crystal Cave. This historic location was previously where the Reiss royal family handed down the Founding Titan ability through ages. The trailer finishes with a dramatic moment showing a character, likely the hostage, morphing into a Titan that looms over Naoe and Yasuke. Special Rewards and Bonus Material Players who successfully complete the quest will receive an unique katana in addition to numerous artifacts hidden throughout the area in secret chests. The update also contains premium Attack on Titan item packs, featuring: Titan-themed attire for Yasuke Mikasa costume for Naoe Special arms Survey Corps steed Third Free Story Update This release also adds the game's newest no-cost story episode, titled "The Mystery." This lighthearted mission teams Naoe and Yasuke as they exchange characteristic techniques: Naoe debuts a performative variation of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke learns non-lethal stealth takedowns. Loyal to its name, "The Enigma" also contains a original environmental puzzle that may ultimately shed light on some unresolved questions from the main storyline. Previous Japanese Animation Crossovers This signifies hardly the primary time the Assassin's Creed franchise has collaborated with popular anime franchises. The series earlier featured a 2020 collaborative story connecting Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Additionally, Valhalla subtly featured a quest that clearly referenced the popular series One-Punch Man.