Assassin's Creed Shadows Censored in Japan to Meet CERO Guidelines

Ubisoft confirms removal of dismemberment features and other changes for the Japanese release of its upcoming game.

The Japanese version of Assassin's Creed Shadows will not include dismemberment or depictions of severed body parts to comply with Japan's CERO Z rating requirements.
Unlike international versions, Japanese players will not have the option to toggle dismemberment on or off during gameplay, as it is permanently disabled.
Some Japanese-language voice lines in the game have been modified, though Ubisoft has not provided detailed explanations for these changes.
CERO has a history of strict regulations on violent content, previously affecting games like Resident Evil Village, Dead Space Remake, and The Callisto Protocol.
Assassin's Creed Shadows is scheduled for release on March 20, 2025, across multiple platforms, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.