Assassin's Creed Unveils Bizarre AoT Event for Thanksgiving
In a bizarre crossover event that defies usual expectations, the game developer has unveiled an virtual partnership between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the renowned anime series Attack on Titan. The surprising Thanksgiving event continues from November 25 through December 22, including complimentary bonus story content for Shadows players.
Peculiar Questline Revealed
According to the formal release, "An unusual encounter leads heroes Naoe and Yasuke into a new mission, where rumors of prohibited rituals and terrifying transformations reverberate through the shadows." The plot introduces a "unusually attired woman named Ada" who charges the characters with traveling into the Gemstone Grotto—a significant location from Attack on Titan—to rescue her friend from a secret group.
The questline centers on "strange experiments and a monstrous enemy" and is available to all players who have gained access to the Yasuke character.
Recognizable Locations and Changes
The preview showcases the Subterranean Sanctuary from Attack on Titan recreated as the Crystal Cave. This historic location was previously where the Reiss royal family transmitted the Founding Titan ability through ages. The teaser concludes with a striking moment showing a character, likely the prisoner, changing into a Titan that rises over Naoe and Yasuke.
Special Rewards and Additional Content
Players who finish the mission will receive an special katana alongside multiple artifacts hidden throughout the area in secret chests. The update also includes premium Attack on Titan item packs, featuring:
- Titan-themed attire for Yasuke
- Mikasa outfit for Naoe
- Special implements
- Survey Corps mount
Latest Free Story Content
This patch also introduces the game's newest free story addition, titled "A Puzzlement." This playful adventure pairs Naoe and Yasuke as they swap characteristic techniques: Naoe debuts a theatrical version of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke masters non-fatal stealth takedowns. Loyal to its name, "A Puzzlement" also includes a original environmental puzzle that may finally shed light on some lingering questions from the main storyline.
Previous Japanese Animation Crossovers
This signifies scarcely the primary time the Assassin's Creed franchise has partnered with well-known anime franchises. The series previously featured a 2020 collaborative story linking Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Additionally, Valhalla subtly included a quest that unmistakably echoed the well-known series One-Punch Man.
