Ubisoft Faces Backlash Over Historical Inaccuracies in 'Assassin's Creed Shadows'

The game's portrayal of Yasuke and other historical elements has sparked criticism from Japanese fans and beyond.

Ubisoft has issued multiple apologies for perceived cultural insensitivity and historical inaccuracies.
The game includes Yasuke, a Black samurai, whose historical role remains debated.
Fans and critics have pointed out architectural errors and anachronistic references in the game’s concept art.
A petition in Japan calling for the game's cancellation has garnered nearly 100,000 signatures.
Ubisoft maintains that 'Assassin's Creed Shadows' is a work of historical fiction, not a factual recounting.