Assassin’s Creed Shadows Backlash: Japanese Culture and History at the Heart of Controversy

In Japan, there is a growing controversy over Ubisoft’s upcoming game Assassin’s Creed Shadows. The Japanese trailer received over 50,000 dislikes on YouTube, with many comments accusing Ubisoft of disrespecting Japanese culture and history. 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 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. This has led to 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 Ubisoft’s upcoming game due to alleged historical and cultural inaccuracies. The creators of the petition are demanding that Ubisoft immediately cancel the game’s release, citing misunderstandings about the nature and role of samurai as a primary concern. They argue that this perpetuation is seen as disrespectful to Japanese culture and history.