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In a bizarre partnership that defies conventional expectations, Ubisoft has revealed an virtual partnership between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the acclaimed anime series Attack on Titan. The surprising holiday event operates from November 25 through December 22, including no-cost additional story content for Shadows players.

Mysterious Mission Uncovered

According to the authorized announcement, "A mysterious encounter leads characters Naoe and Yasuke into a new quest, where hints of banned ceremonies and terrifying metamorphoses resonate through the shadows." The narrative presents a "unusually dressed woman named Ada" who tasks the pair with journeying into the Crystal Cave—a key location from Attack on Titan—to liberate her companion from a clandestine sect.

The mission centers on "strange tests and a monstrous enemy" and is accessible to all players who have acquired the Yasuke character.

Recognizable Places and Transformations

The teaser showcases the Subterranean Sanctuary from Attack on Titan reimagined as the Crystal Cave. This significant location was formerly where the Reiss royal family transmitted the Founding Titan ability through generations. The preview concludes with a striking scene showing a character, presumably the prisoner, changing into a Titan that towers over Naoe and Yasuke.

Special Items and Additional Material

Players who successfully complete the quest will obtain an special katana together with several items hidden throughout the area in hidden chests. The update also contains premium Attack on Titan item packs, offering:

• Titan-themed outfit for Yasuke
• Mikasa outfit for Naoe
• Special weapons
• Survey Corps steed

Third Free Story Content

This release also brings the game's third complimentary story episode, titled "A Puzzlement." This humorous adventure teams Naoe and Yasuke as they exchange signature techniques: Naoe introduces a performative interpretation of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke learns non-lethal stealth takedowns. True to its name, "The Mystery" also features a fresh environmental puzzle that may eventually shed light on some unanswered questions from the main storyline.

Previous Anime Collaborations

This signifies scarcely the initial time the Assassin's Creed franchise has collaborated with famous anime franchises. The series previously featured a 2020 cross-promotional story linking Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Additionally, Valhalla subtly contained a quest that clearly referenced the famous series One-Punch Man.