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Ubisoft's 'Assassin's Creed Shadows' Faces Criticism Over Historical and Cultural Depictions

The upcoming game, set in 16th-century Japan, has drawn concerns about historical accuracy, cultural sensitivity, and the portrayal of Yasuke as a samurai.

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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.
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Overview

  • The game, releasing on March 20, 2025, depicts Yasuke, a historical figure whose status as a samurai is debated, sparking debates among historians and players.
  • A petition in Japan gathering over 100,000 signatures criticizes the game for inaccuracies and cultural insensitivity, particularly regarding Yasuke's portrayal.
  • Ubisoft consulted historians, including Pierre-François Souyri, to ensure historical depth but emphasized the game's fictional nature and creative freedom.
  • A Japanese lawmaker expressed concerns about the depiction of a Shinto shrine's destruction in the game, fearing it could inspire disrespectful real-world behavior.
  • The controversy has been amplified by social media, with debates reflecting broader ideological divides over cultural representation in global gaming.