At Ubisoft's shareholder meeting, a gamer-investor confronted the CEO about the controversy surrounding Assassin's Creed Shadows, which features an African samurai and a nonbinary character. Critiques labeled the inclusion of these characters as part of a 'woke' agenda, questioning the company's reputation. The game, set in 16th century Japan, became the third-best-selling game of 2025, despite facing backlash from various online sources. The strategic representation choices were highlighted, with particular focus on the characters Yasuke and Ibuki's roles in the storyline.
Assassin's Creed Shadows is set in 16th century Japan and features an African samurai, Yasuke, as a main character alongside a nonbinary ronin named Ibuki.
Ubisoft faced criticism for the representation in Assassin's Creed Shadows, being accused of promoting a 'woke' agenda due to its character choices.
The game was the subject of significant backlash prior to its release, largely driven by discussions around its historical representation and inclusive narratives.
During Ubisoft's shareholder meeting, an investor confronted the CEO about the company's perceived 'woke' agenda, questioning its impact on the company's reputation.
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