Ubisoft is unleashing one of the series’ boldest crossovers yet, merging Assassin’s Creed Shadows with Attack on Titan for a limited-time event.
Starting Nov. 25, the historical precision of feudal Japan collides with the dark fantasy of anime as the Attack on Titan collaboration event goes live. The four-week event kicks off with a strange encounter that draws protagonists Naoe and Yasuke into a new questline north-east of Yamashiro. Guided by a mysterious woman named Ada, players must venture into the Crystal Cave to rescue her friend from a cult involved in forbidden rituals, and things get only stranger from there.
Once players dive deeper into the caves, they will quickly find something much more unsettling than the historical epic they have been playing up to this point. They soon discover that monstrous transformations begin to unfold, and the duo must face an enemy unlike anything else in the base game. It’s a fresh challenge that demands players rely on instinct rather than only their bladework, adding a layer of horror that feels distinct from the usual political intrigue of the era.
For those who survive the Crystal Cave, the rewards are substantial. Beyond a new katana and loot hidden in chests, the update introduces Attack on Titan-themed gear to the in-game store. You can outfit Yasuke in a Titan-inspired look or dress Naoe in Mikasa’s signature style, complete with a Survey Corps mount to traverse the open world, which is perfect for fans of the iconic anime.
Balancing the grim tone of the crossover is a second free story drop included in the patch, titled “A Puzzlement.” This quest takes a lighter, more humorous approach, focusing on the bond between the two leads. Players will see Naoe attempt her own version of Yasuke’s war kick, while the samurai learns the art of non-lethal stealth. It also adds a new environmental puzzle that may answer lingering lore questions players have wondered about after playing the game.
Developed by Ubisoft Quebec and powered by the enhanced Anvil engine, Assassin’s Creed Shadows continues to expand its immersive world across all major platforms. While the update lands tomorrow for most, Nintendo fans have a specific date to mark on their calendars: the game—and this new quest—arrives on the Switch 2 on Dec. 2.
For a franchise often rooted in realism and historical concepts, this update shows a willingness to experiment with the unexpected and dive into fantastical worlds, and what better than to tackle Attack on Titan? It’s a bold, fun twist that gives players a solid reason to jump back into the shadows before the event wraps up on Dec. 22.
