Japanese Petition to Cancel AC Shadows Gets 30000 Signatures
Why are Japanese fans disappointed with Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
Japanese fans are disappointed with Assassin's Creed Shadows due to concerns about historical inaccuracies and cultural disrespect. A Change.org petition, which has gathered almost 30,000 signatures, calls for the game's cancellation, claiming that Ubisoft misunderstands the nature and role of samurai and that the game is an insult to Japanese culture and history.
What historical inaccuracies are claimed in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
The historical inaccuracies claimed in Assassin's Creed Shadows revolve around the portrayal of Yasuke, a samurai and the game's protagonist based on a real historical figure. Critics argue that Yasuke is incorrectly depicted as a respected samurai warrior, while in reality, samurai were a higher class of warriors and should have been "gokenin" or servants of nobles5. This has led to a Change.org petition in Japan calling for the game's cancellation, accusing Ubisoft of misunderstanding the nature and role of samurai, which they view as a serious insult to Japanese culture and history.
Who are the dual protagonists in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
The dual protagonists in Assassin's Creed Shadows are Naoe, a female shinobi, and Yasuke, a real-life historical figure and samurai. Players can switch between these two characters, each offering distinct playstyles and perspectives on the transformative moment in Japanese history during the late Sengoku period.