Global Backlash Against Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Shadows over Alleged Cultural Inaccuracies in Japan

A growing controversy has emerged in Japan over Ubisoft’s upcoming game, Assassin’s Creed Shadows. The Japanese trailer for the game has received over 50,000 dislikes on YouTube, with many commentators accusing Ubisoft of disrespecting Japanese culture. However, it has been revealed that many of the petition signatories are not actually Japanese. For instance, an American soldier stationed in Okinawa expressed offense at Ubisoft’s portrayal of Japanese history and traditions.

The criticism of Assassin’s Creed Shadows in Japan primarily focuses on inaccuracies in architecture and depictions of Japanese life. The petition and negative comments on social media highlight the sensitivity of cultural representation in video games and the importance of accurate portrayals in respecting different cultures. Despite this, Ubisoft is facing backlash from both Japanese and non-Japanese audiences over the alleged cultural inaccuracies in their highly anticipated game.

A petition on Change.org, with over 45,000 signatures, is demanding the cancellation of Assassin’s Creed Shadows due to alleged historical and cultural inaccuracies. The petition accuses the game of perpetuating misunderstandings about the nature and role of samurai, which is seen as disrespectful to Japanese culture and history. The creators of the petition are demanding that Ubisoft immediately cancel the game’s release.