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In a unexpected partnership that challenges traditional predictions, the game developer has announced an digital partnership between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the popular anime series Attack on Titan. The unexpected holiday event operates from November 25 through December 22, providing free extra story content for Shadows players.

Strange Adventure Revealed

According to the official statement, "A strange encounter leads protagonists Naoe and Yasuke into a fresh mission, where rumors of banned ceremonies and monstrous changes resonate through the darkness." The narrative presents a "oddly dressed woman named Ada" who assigns the duo with traveling into the Crystal Cave—a significant location from Attack on Titan—to liberate her friend from a secret cult.

The adventure centers on "bizarre trials and a fearsome foe" and is accessible to all players who have gained access to the Yasuke character.

Iconic Places and Transformations

The trailer showcases the Underground Chapel from Attack on Titan recreated as the Crystal Cave. This historic location was formerly where the Reiss royal family passed down the Founding Titan ability through eras. The teaser finishes with a dramatic sequence showing a character, presumably the prisoner, transforming into a Titan that rises over Naoe and Yasuke.

Special Items and Additional Content

Players who successfully complete the mission will obtain an exclusive katana in addition to numerous artifacts secreted throughout the area in secret chests. The update also features in-store Attack on Titan item packs, featuring:

• Titan-inspired costume for Yasuke
• Mikasa outfit for Naoe
• Special arms
• Survey Corps steed

Third Free Story Update

This patch also introduces the game's newest free story episode, titled "A Puzzlement." This playful mission pairs Naoe and Yasuke as they exchange distinctive techniques: Naoe reveals a dramatic version of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke acquires subduing stealth takedowns. Loyal to its name, "The Enigma" also features a original environmental puzzle that may ultimately explain some lingering questions from the main storyline.

Previous Anime Crossovers

This marks scarcely the first time the Assassin's Creed franchise has collaborated with popular anime properties. The series formerly featured a 2020 cross-promotional story linking Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Furthermore, Valhalla informally included a quest that clearly nodded to the famous series One-Punch Man.