Assassin’s Creed Shadows Update Adds Attack on Titan Armor as Paid DLC
▼ Summary
– Patch 1.1.6 for Assassin’s Creed Shadows adds two free quests, including an Attack on Titan crossover where Naoe and Yasuke investigate a titan threat.
– The Attack on Titan quest is a limited-time event available only until December 22nd, likely due to licensing restrictions.
– Some Attack on Titan-themed armor shown in promotional material is actually part of a paid DLC pack, not the free quest.
– The second free quest, “A Puzzlement,” rewards players with new techniques: Naoe gains a war kick ability and Yasuke learns a non-lethal stealth takedown.
– This update marks the final one on Ubisoft’s Fall Roadmap for Shadows, though continued support for the game is anticipated.
A fresh update for Assassin’s Creed Shadows is now live, introducing patch 1.1.6 with a download size of roughly four gigabytes on PlayStation 5. This release brings two distinct free quests for players to experience. The more surprising addition is a limited-time crossover event with the immensely popular Attack on Titan series. In this mission, protagonists Naoe and Yasuke find themselves investigating a threat of titanic proportions.
There are, however, some notable limitations to this exciting crossover. The quest will only be accessible for a limited window, disappearing from the game on December 22nd, likely due to licensing restrictions. Furthermore, the highly desirable armor set inspired by Attack on Titan, prominently featured in promotional artwork, is not earned through the quest. Instead, this cosmetic gear is part of a separate, paid downloadable content pack. This approach mirrors a previous tactic used by Ubisoft with the game’s Dead by Daylight collaboration, where the most appealing visual items were also placed behind a paywall. Completing the free quest does grant some rewards, including a unique crystal katana for Naoe, but many players may feel the best loot is once again reserved for those willing to spend extra.
The second free quest, named ‘A Puzzlement,’ offers a lighter narrative. It involves the dual protagonists resolving a humorous conflict between characters. Successfully finishing this mission provides a tangible gameplay benefit for both heroes. According to the official patch notes, Naoe gains the ability to execute her own powerful variation of Yasuke’s war kick. Yasuke, in turn, learns a new technique that allows him to incapacitate enemies stealthily without killing them. This update represents the final item on Ubisoft’s announced Fall Roadmap for the title, though ongoing support for the game is widely anticipated to continue.
The announcement of this collaboration certainly caught the community by surprise. The premise involves the game’s feudal Japanese heroes attempting to prevent a titan transformation, a concept that blends the two franchises in an unexpected way. The quest became available on November 25th. It is crucial for players to be aware that this is a time-sensitive opportunity, with the content scheduled for removal on December 15th, 2025. The decision to place the most striking Attack on Titan-themed equipment into a separate purchasable bundle has been met with some disappointment from fans who expected it to be an integral reward for completing the mission.
(Source: Push Square)
