Ubisoft has finally settled the controversy and negative opinions surrounding the game. Shadows of Assassin’s Creed. It seems the French company was broken by a petition with less than 100,000 signatures. It was started by disgruntled Japanese fans. with the black samurai Yasuke. Players from all over the world have gradually joined them. Together, they are calling for respect for Japanese culture and demanding the cancellation of the game.
It’s clear that Ubisoft won’t be canceling Assassin’s Creed Shadows. It stands by its creative team’s decision and explains that it was made for the game. historical fictional storyThe plot centers on an African samurai and a Japanese shinobi.
“Since the announcement of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, we have received a lot of positive feedback, but also criticism, including from you, our Japanese players. We share your passion for history and deeply respect your concern for the historical and cultural integrity of your rich heritage.” states Ubisoft in an open letter on social networks, addressed primarily to the Japanese.
“It has never been our intention to present any of our Assassin’s Creed games, including Assassin’s Creed Shadows, as factual depictions of history or historical figures. Instead, our goal is to stimulate curiosity and encourage players to explore and learn about the historical environments that inspire us,” the company explains, recalling that Leonardo da Vinci, for example, appeared in the second installment.
“We acknowledge that some elements of our promotional materials have caused concern to the Japanese community. We sincerely apologize for this. We also want to make it clear that while we consulted with many people during development, they are in no way responsible for the decisions the creative teams make for the sake of gameplay and enjoyment.” defended by Ubisoft historians, consultants and researchers who worked with individual teams.
“Yasuke’s portrayal in our game is a testament to this. His unique and mysterious life made him the perfect choice to tell the story of Assassin’s Creed against the backdrop of feudal Japan. While Yasuke is portrayed as a samurai in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, we acknowledge that this is a subject of debate and discussion.” Ubisoft admits, saying they carefully included everything in the story, including the second protagonist, Japanese Shinobi Naoewhich is no less important in the game and offers players a different style of play.
Source :Indian TV
