🔗 Share this article Assassin's Creed Unveils Unexpected AoT Crossover for Holiday Season In a unexpected partnership that defies conventional expectations, Ubisoft has announced an digital crossover between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the popular anime series Attack on Titan. The unexpected Thanksgiving event runs from November 25 through December 22, including free additional story content for Shadows players. Strange Questline Uncovered According to the authorized release, "A mysterious confrontation draws protagonists Naoe and Yasuke into a new adventure, where whispers of prohibited practices and terrifying metamorphoses reverberate through the shadows." The narrative introduces a "strangely attired woman named Ada" who charges the characters with traveling into the Crystalline Cavern—a important location from Attack on Titan—to rescue her ally from a secret cult. The mission concentrates on "bizarre trials and a terrifying adversary" and is available to all players who have gained access to the Yasuke character. Recognizable Settings and Changes The preview features the Underground Chapel from Attack on Titan recreated as the Crystal Cave. This historic location was formerly where the Reiss royal family transmitted the Founding Titan ability through eras. The preview finishes with a striking sequence showing a character, likely the captive, transforming into a Titan that looms over Naoe and Yasuke. Unique Items and Additional Material Players who successfully complete the adventure will receive an unique katana together with several items secreted throughout the area in hidden chests. The update also features premium Attack on Titan item packs, featuring: Titan-based attire for Yasuke Mikasa outfit for Naoe Special arms Survey Corps steed Newest Free Story Addition This update also introduces the game's newest free story addition, titled "The Enigma." This playful mission pairs Naoe and Yasuke as they swap signature skills: Naoe debuts a performative version of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke masters non-fatal stealth takedowns. Loyal to its name, "A Puzzlement" also contains a fresh environmental puzzle that may ultimately clarify some lingering questions from the main storyline. Previous Anime Collaborations This represents hardly the initial time the Assassin's Creed franchise has collaborated with well-known anime franchises. The series earlier included a 2020 collaborative story uniting Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Moreover, Valhalla informally featured a quest that clearly echoed the well-known series One-Punch Man.