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In a bizarre collaboration that challenges conventional predictions, the game developer has announced an virtual collaboration between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the popular anime series Attack on Titan. The surprising Thanksgiving event operates from November 25 through December 22, including complimentary extra story content for Shadows players.

Peculiar Mission Disclosed

According to the authorized statement, "A strange encounter pulls characters Naoe and Yasuke into a original mission, where hints of forbidden rituals and monstrous changes resonate through the darkness." The plot introduces a "oddly garbed woman named Ada" who tasks the duo with venturing into the Gemstone Grotto—a important location from Attack on Titan—to rescue her companion from a hidden cult.

The adventure focuses on "strange experiments and a terrifying adversary" and is open to all players who have acquired the Yasuke character.

Recognizable Places and Metamorphoses

The trailer showcases the Hidden Temple from Attack on Titan redesigned as the Crystal Cave. This important location was previously where the Reiss royal family handed down the Founding Titan ability through eras. The trailer concludes with a striking scene showing a character, likely the captive, changing into a Titan that rises over Naoe and Yasuke.

Special Prizes and Bonus Features

Players who successfully complete the quest will receive an special katana together with multiple items secreted throughout the area in concealed chests. The update also includes premium Attack on Titan item packs, including:

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

Third Free Story Update

This patch also introduces the game's latest no-cost story episode, titled "The Enigma." This humorous mission pairs Naoe and Yasuke as they swap signature techniques: Naoe reveals a dramatic interpretation of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke masters non-fatal stealth takedowns. True to its name, "The Mystery" also features a fresh environmental puzzle that may eventually shed light on some unresolved questions from the main storyline.

Previous Japanese Animation Crossovers

This signifies scarcely the first time the Assassin's Creed franchise has partnered with popular anime properties. The series earlier featured a 2020 collaborative story linking Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Moreover, Valhalla subtly contained a quest that obviously referenced the famous series One-Punch Man.