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In a surprising collaboration that defies conventional predictions, Ubisoft has unveiled 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 no-cost extra story content for Shadows players.

Mysterious Mission Uncovered

According to the authorized statement, "An unusual meeting leads characters Naoe and Yasuke into a original quest, where whispers of prohibited practices and monstrous metamorphoses reverberate through the darkness." The narrative features a "oddly attired woman named Ada" who charges the duo with venturing into the Gemstone Grotto—a key location from Attack on Titan—to save her friend from a clandestine cult.

The mission centers on "bizarre tests and a terrifying foe" and is available to all players who have gained access to the Yasuke character.

Familiar Places and Transformations

The preview showcases the Subterranean Sanctuary from Attack on Titan recreated as the Crystal Cave. This significant location was earlier where the Reiss royal family handed down the Founding Titan ability through eras. The preview concludes with a dramatic moment showing a character, presumably the prisoner, changing into a Titan that towers over Naoe and Yasuke.

Special Items and Bonus Content

Players who accomplish the quest will acquire an unique katana in addition to several objects concealed throughout the area in secret chests. The update also includes purchasable Attack on Titan item packs, including:

• Titan-based costume for Yasuke
• Mikasa outfit for Naoe
• Unique weapons
• Survey Corps steed

Latest Free Story Content

This update also brings the game's newest free story addition, titled "The Enigma." This playful quest teams Naoe and Yasuke as they swap characteristic abilities: Naoe debuts a theatrical variation of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke masters non-lethal stealth takedowns. Loyal to its name, "The Enigma" also features a fresh environmental puzzle that may finally shed light on some unanswered questions from the main storyline.

Earlier Anime Partnerships

This marks not the initial time the Assassin's Creed franchise has crossed over with popular anime franchises. The series previously included a 2020 cross-promotional story uniting Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Additionally, Valhalla subtly featured a quest that clearly echoed the well-known series One-Punch Man.