Overview

• The game features two protagonists: a ninja assassin named Naoe and Yasuke, a black samurai, whose historical accuracy has been questioned by critics and historians.
• A petition in Japan with over 100,000 signatures criticized the portrayal of Yasuke as a samurai, citing concerns about cultural respect and historical authenticity.
• Ubisoft consulted historians to ensure historical accuracy but defended its creative liberties, emphasizing the fictional nature of the game’s narrative.
• The Japanese version of the game includes reduced graphic violence and modified dialogues to address cultural sensitivities following criticism of in-game depictions of Shinto shrines.
• Despite the controversies, the game has been praised for its detailed recreation of feudal Japan, innovative dual-character gameplay, and immersive open-world design.