On October 28, the collaboration version between "Crystal of Atlan" and "Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex" will officially launch. Public Security Section 9 will connect to the Atlan Network at that time, bringing a series of collaborative content to players. The official teaser uses "Warning! Unknown network connecting to Atlan" as a hook, prompting players to prepare for new challenges in the data abyss.
According to the official introduction, Motoko Kusanagi is the captain of Public Security Section 9's combat unit. She possesses exceptional hacking skills and outstanding combat abilities, and is one of the few cyborgs in the world. During the collaboration event, she will appear as a tactical support companion for adventurers. In addition to Motoko Kusanagi, the collaboration will also introduce playable Tachikoma-related gameplay and vehicle content, faithfully recreating the combat style of Public Security Section 9 in the game.
This collaboration will sequentially release new content such as collaborative gameplay modes, companions, and vehicles. By participating in the "Soul Resonance" collaboration event, players can cumulatively obtain 100 Motoko Kusanagi Pet Relic Chests. Additionally, rewards such as the SS title "Ghost in the Shell Task Force," the avatar frame "Ghost in the Shell Task Force," collaborative avatars and emotes, as well as a massive amount of growth resources, are all available for free.
From the information revealed so far, this collaboration focuses on faithfully recreating characters and vehicles. Motoko Kusanagi joins as tactical support, meaning players won't directly control her in combat but will instead leverage her abilities to assist in their adventures. As an iconic AI tank from the Ghost in the Shell series, Tachikoma serves both as a vehicle and a showcase of combat style in the collaboration. For "Crystal of Atlan" players, the appeal of this collaboration largely depends on whether the Ghost in the Shell IP elements can naturally integrate with the game's existing action system, rather than just being superficial cosmetic additions.