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Ubisoft Prepares to Launch 'Assassin's Creed Shadows' Set in 16th-Century Japan

The highly anticipated game debuts March 20, 2025, drawing both excitement and criticism over its portrayal of historical figure Yasuke.

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La démesure d’«Assassin’s Creed Shadows» offre une ­immersion folle, au risque d’y faire toujours un peu la même chose une fois les mécaniques repérées.
Au Japon, une pétition demandant l’annulation de la sortie du jeu en raison de « son manque d’exactitude historique » a recueilli plus de 100 000 signatures en 2024.
Le jeu “Assassin’s Creed” a en partie été conçu dans les studios bordelais d’Ubisoft.

Overview

  • 'Assassin's Creed Shadows' marks the latest installment in Ubisoft's globally popular franchise, which has engaged over 230 million players since 2007.
  • The game is set in feudal Japan, a long-requested setting by fans, and features Yasuke, a historical figure whose depiction as a samurai has sparked debate and a petition in Japan with over 100,000 signatures.
  • Ubisoft defends its creative liberties while emphasizing its commitment to historical research, supported by a team of historians and sociologists.
  • The Assassin's Creed series has achieved major milestones, including over €1 billion in revenue for 'Valhalla' and a Grammy Award for its music in 2023.
  • Beyond gaming, the franchise has expanded into films, comics, and a Netflix series, further solidifying its cultural impact, including inspiring elements of the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony.