đŸ”— Share this article AC Shadows Introduces Bizarre AoT Event for Holiday Season In a surprising partnership that defies traditional forecasts, Ubisoft has unveiled an digital partnership between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the renowned anime series Attack on Titan. The unexpected Thanksgiving event runs from November 25 through December 22, offering no-cost additional story content for Shadows players. Strange Mission Revealed According to the official release, "An unusual confrontation draws characters Naoe and Yasuke into a original quest, where whispers of forbidden rituals and terrifying transformations resonate through the obscurity." The storyline presents a "unusually attired woman named Ada" who tasks the duo with journeying into the Crystalline Cavern—a important location from Attack on Titan—to liberate her friend from a hidden sect. The questline focuses on "peculiar trials and a fearsome adversary" and is accessible to all players who have acquired the Yasuke character. Familiar Locations and Transformations The trailer highlights the Subterranean Sanctuary from Attack on Titan reimagined as the Crystal Cave. This significant location was formerly where the Reiss royal family passed down the Founding Titan ability through generations. The teaser finishes with a striking sequence showing a character, probably the prisoner, morphing into a Titan that rises over Naoe and Yasuke. Exclusive Prizes and Additional Material Players who finish the adventure will acquire an unique katana together with several artifacts concealed throughout the area in hidden chests. The update also includes in-store Attack on Titan item packs, featuring: Titan-themed attire for Yasuke Mikasa attire for Naoe Exclusive implements Survey Corps vehicle Newest Free Story Update This update also adds the game's third complimentary story episode, titled "The Mystery." This humorous adventure pairs Naoe and Yasuke as they exchange signature abilities: Naoe introduces a performative version of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke masters non-lethal stealth takedowns. Faithful to its name, "A Puzzlement" also contains a original environmental puzzle that may eventually explain some unanswered questions from the main storyline. Previous Japanese Animation Collaborations This represents hardly the first time the Assassin's Creed franchise has collaborated with popular anime properties. The series previously included a 2020 cross-promotional story uniting Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Additionally, Valhalla subtly included a quest that clearly nodded to the popular series One-Punch Man.