🔗 Share this article Assassin's Creed Unveils Surprising AoT Event for Holiday Season In a surprising collaboration that defies traditional forecasts, Ubisoft has revealed an digital crossover between Assassin's Creed Shadows and the acclaimed anime series Attack on Titan. The unexpected holiday event operates from November 25 through December 22, offering no-cost bonus story content for Shadows players. Strange Mission Revealed According to the official announcement, "A mysterious encounter draws protagonists Naoe and Yasuke into a new mission, where whispers of banned ceremonies and monstrous transformations reverberate through the obscurity." The plot introduces a "strangely attired woman named Ada" who tasks the characters with traveling into the Gemstone Grotto—a key location from Attack on Titan—to rescue her friend from a secret sect. The questline centers on "strange tests and a terrifying adversary" and is open to all players who have gained access to the Yasuke character. Iconic Settings and Transformations The preview showcases the Underground Chapel from Attack on Titan recreated as the Crystal Cave. This significant location was previously where the Reiss royal family handed down the Founding Titan ability through ages. The trailer finishes with a striking sequence showing a character, probably the captive, morphing into a Titan that rises over Naoe and Yasuke. Exclusive Items and Additional Features Players who accomplish the quest will receive an special katana together with several items secreted throughout the area in concealed chests. The update also features premium Attack on Titan item packs, including: Titan-themed attire for Yasuke Mikasa costume for Naoe Exclusive weapons Survey Corps steed Latest Free Story Addition This update also introduces the game's third free story addition, titled "The Enigma." This lighthearted quest pairs Naoe and Yasuke as they exchange signature abilities: Naoe debuts a theatrical interpretation of Yasuke's war kick, while Yasuke acquires non-fatal stealth takedowns. Faithful to its name, "A Puzzlement" also includes a original environmental puzzle that may finally shed light on some unresolved questions from the main storyline. Past Japanese Animation Crossovers This signifies not the primary time the Assassin's Creed franchise has crossed over with famous anime franchises. The series formerly included a 2020 collaborative story uniting Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga. Additionally, Valhalla subtly contained a quest that obviously referenced the popular series One-Punch Man.