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In a bizarre partnership that defies usual expectations, Ubisoft has unveiled an virtual crossover between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the acclaimed anime series Attack on Titan. The unusual holiday event runs from November 25 through December 22, offering no-cost bonus story content for Shadows players.

Peculiar Mission Disclosed

According to the authorized announcement, "A mysterious encounter pulls characters Naoe and Yasuke into a new adventure, where whispers of banned ceremonies and fearsome metamorphoses echo through the obscurity." The narrative introduces a "strangely garbed woman named Ada" who assigns the characters with journeying into the Crystal Cave—a significant location from Attack on Titan—to liberate her friend from a hidden cult.

The questline centers on "peculiar trials and a fearsome enemy" and is accessible to all players who have acquired the Yasuke character.

Recognizable Locations and Transformations

The trailer features the Hidden Temple from Attack on Titan recreated as the Crystal Cave. This important location was previously where the Reiss royal family passed down the Founding Titan ability through generations. The preview ends with a dramatic scene showing a character, likely the captive, morphing into a Titan that towers over Naoe and Yasuke.

Unique Items and Additional Features

Players who accomplish the adventure will acquire an special katana alongside several objects secreted throughout the area in secret chests. The update also contains purchasable Attack on Titan item packs, featuring:

• Titan-themed attire for Yasuke
• Mikasa attire for Naoe
• Unique implements
• Survey Corps vehicle

Newest Free Story Update

This release also adds the game's third complimentary story addition, titled "The Enigma." This playful quest teams Naoe and Yasuke as they trade signature abilities: Naoe debuts a performative interpretation of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke acquires non-lethal stealth takedowns. Loyal to its name, "A Puzzlement" also features a original environmental puzzle that may ultimately explain some unresolved questions from the main storyline.

Earlier Anime Crossovers

This signifies scarcely the primary time the Assassin's Creed franchise has partnered with famous anime franchises. The series previously showcased a 2020 collaborative story uniting Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Moreover, Valhalla informally included a quest that unmistakably referenced the popular series One-Punch Man.