AC Shadows Unveils Surprising AoT Crossover for Holiday Season

In a surprising partnership that challenges traditional forecasts, Ubisoft has revealed an virtual crossover between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the acclaimed anime series Attack on Titan. The unusual Thanksgiving event runs from November 25 through December 22, offering complimentary extra story content for Shadows players.

Strange Adventure Uncovered

According to the formal statement, "A strange confrontation draws characters Naoe and Yasuke into a fresh mission, where rumors of forbidden practices and monstrous changes reverberate through the shadows." The narrative introduces a "oddly dressed woman named Ada" who charges the pair with traveling into the Crystalline Cavern—a key location from Attack on Titan—to liberate her companion from a secret group.

The adventure focuses on "strange trials and a monstrous foe" and is open to all players who have unlocked the Yasuke character.

Familiar Settings and Transformations

The teaser showcases the Underground Chapel from Attack on Titan reimagined as the Crystal Cave. This important location was earlier where the Reiss royal family transmitted the Founding Titan ability through ages. The trailer ends with a powerful moment showing a character, likely the prisoner, morphing into a Titan that towers over Naoe and Yasuke.

Exclusive Items and Extra Material

Players who accomplish the mission will receive an special katana in addition to numerous artifacts secreted throughout the area in concealed chests. The update also includes purchasable Attack on Titan item packs, featuring:

• Titan-based outfit for Yasuke
• Mikasa attire for Naoe
• Unique arms
• Survey Corps steed

Newest Free Story Content

This update also brings the game's third complimentary story content, titled "The Enigma." This playful adventure pairs Naoe and Yasuke as they swap signature abilities: Naoe reveals a dramatic interpretation of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke learns subduing stealth takedowns. True to its name, "The Mystery" also features a fresh environmental puzzle that may ultimately shed light on some unresolved questions from the main storyline.

Earlier Anime Crossovers

This marks scarcely the initial time the Assassin's Creed franchise has partnered with popular anime franchises. The series earlier featured a 2020 collaborative story linking Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Furthermore, Valhalla unofficially included a quest that clearly referenced the popular series One-Punch Man.