🔗 Share this article Assassin's Creed Introduces Surprising AoT Crossover for Thanksgiving In a bizarre crossover event that breaks traditional forecasts, Ubisoft has revealed an virtual collaboration between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the acclaimed anime series Attack on Titan. The unexpected holiday event continues from November 25 through December 22, including complimentary bonus story content for Shadows players. Mysterious Questline Uncovered According to the official announcement, "A strange confrontation draws characters Naoe and Yasuke into a new mission, where hints of prohibited rituals and terrifying metamorphoses echo through the darkness." The storyline presents a "unusually dressed woman named Ada" who assigns the characters with journeying into the Gemstone Grotto—a important location from Attack on Titan—to liberate her friend from a hidden sect. The mission centers on "bizarre trials and a monstrous foe" and is available to all players who have acquired the Yasuke character. Recognizable Locations and Changes The preview features the Underground Chapel from Attack on Titan reimagined as the Crystal Cave. This historic location was previously where the Reiss royal family passed down the Founding Titan ability through ages. The trailer finishes with a striking moment showing a character, probably the hostage, changing into a Titan that looms over Naoe and Yasuke. Exclusive Rewards and Additional Features Players who finish the quest will acquire an exclusive katana alongside numerous artifacts hidden throughout the area in concealed chests. The update also contains purchasable Attack on Titan item packs, featuring: Titan-inspired costume for Yasuke Mikasa costume for Naoe Exclusive weapons Survey Corps vehicle Newest Free Story Update This release also brings the game's latest complimentary story content, titled "The Enigma." This lighthearted adventure teams Naoe and Yasuke as they exchange signature techniques: Naoe reveals a dramatic version of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke acquires subduing stealth takedowns. Faithful to its name, "A Puzzlement" also includes a new environmental puzzle that may ultimately shed light on some lingering questions from the main storyline. Previous Japanese Animation Crossovers This marks scarcely the primary time the Assassin's Creed franchise has partnered with famous anime properties. The series formerly showcased a 2020 crossover story uniting Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Furthermore, Valhalla unofficially featured a quest that unmistakably referenced the popular series One-Punch Man.