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In a bizarre partnership that defies conventional predictions, Ubisoft has announced an digital crossover between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the popular anime series Attack on Titan. The surprising holiday event continues from November 25 through December 22, providing no-cost additional story content for Shadows players.

Strange Adventure Uncovered

According to the authorized announcement, "A mysterious encounter draws heroes Naoe and Yasuke into a fresh mission, where rumors of prohibited ceremonies and monstrous changes reverberate through the darkness." The plot presents a "strangely dressed woman named Ada" who charges the duo with journeying into the Crystalline Cavern—a significant location from Attack on Titan—to save her companion from a secret group.

The adventure centers on "peculiar tests and a fearsome enemy" and is accessible to all players who have gained access to the Yasuke character.

Iconic Settings and Metamorphoses

The trailer highlights the Subterranean Sanctuary from Attack on Titan reimagined as the Crystal Cave. This important location was formerly where the Reiss royal family transmitted the Founding Titan ability through eras. The preview ends with a powerful moment showing a character, probably the captive, morphing into a Titan that looms over Naoe and Yasuke.

Unique Prizes and Additional Features

Players who successfully complete the mission will obtain an special katana alongside several artifacts concealed throughout the area in concealed chests. The update also contains purchasable Attack on Titan item packs, offering:

• Titan-inspired attire for Yasuke
• Mikasa outfit for Naoe
• Exclusive arms
• Survey Corps vehicle

Latest Free Story Update

This release also brings the game's newest free story addition, titled "A Puzzlement." This humorous adventure partners Naoe and Yasuke as they swap signature abilities: Naoe introduces a theatrical interpretation of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke masters non-fatal stealth takedowns. Faithful to its name, "The Enigma" also includes a fresh environmental puzzle that may finally shed light on some unanswered questions from the main storyline.

Previous Anime Collaborations

This marks scarcely the initial time the Assassin's Creed franchise has crossed over with popular anime properties. The series formerly showcased a 2020 collaborative story connecting Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Furthermore, Valhalla unofficially featured a quest that clearly echoed the well-known series One-Punch Man.