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The Japanese Prime Minister has condemned disrespectful acts toward cultural sites, but no legal action or ban has been announced as the game prepares for its March 20 release.

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Two of the game’s protagonists, Yasuke and Naoe
Naoe and Yasuke standing together under a torii gate

Overview

  • A video showing a character vandalizing a shrine and attacking priests in Assassin’s Creed Shadows has sparked debates about cultural sensitivity in Japan.
  • Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba criticized disrespectful acts against cultural and religious sites but clarified this was not a call for legal action or a ban on the game.
  • Ubisoft Japan has made changes to the localized version, including removing dismemberment and altering voice lines, while retaining the game's March 20 release date.
  • Misinformation about a potential ban has circulated online, fueled by misinterpretations of the Prime Minister’s remarks.
  • The controversy highlights ongoing tensions between global media production and local cultural values, as well as challenges in combating online misinformation.