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Assassin's Creed Shadows team acknowledges elements "that have caused concern" among Japanese fans
The development team behind Assassin's Creed Shadows has apologised for elements in the game's marketing campaign so fa…
Watch on YouTube Perhaps surprisingly, the statement goes on to highlight the character of Yasuke, a lightning rod for controversy from some quarters who are unhappy at the portrayal of the historical Black samurai and his inclusion as one of Shadows' two protagonists. "While we strive for authenticity in everything we do, Assassin's Creed games are works of fiction inspired by real historical events and figures," Ubisoft's statement today reads. We have woven this carefully into our narrative and with our other lead character, the Japanese shinobi Naoe, who is equally important in the game, our dual protagonists provide players with different gameplay styles."
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