A petition has appeared asking for the cancellation of Assassin’s Creed Shadows and protesting the Foreign Ministry’s decision. However, there is also a counter-petition that opposes the cancellation.
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The newest Assassin’s Creed game, “Assassin’s Creed Shadows,” is causing trouble all over the world. It’s set in Japan, but it’s facing criticism for having a black main character, getting the history wrong, and misunderstanding Japanese culture. It’s also been accused of using a real organization’s flag in its art without permission.Since it was announced in May 2024, people have been talking about it on social media. Ubisoft hasn’t issued a clear apology, CEO Yves Guillemot hasn’t taken responsibility, and the game is promoted as historically accurate outside of Japan. This has led to petitions asking for the game to be canceled.The cancellation petition has over 80,000 signatures, and another petition asks the Foreign Ministry to correct the game’s historical mistakes.This article talks about the ongoing controversy and petition movements surrounding Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
- What is "Assassin's Creed Shadows"?
- Over 105,000 Sign Petition Calling for Cancellation of Assassin's Creed Shadows
- Petition to Request Foreign Ministry to Correct Historical Misconceptions
- Petition Against Cancellation Also Emerges
- A Popular Song Explaining the Issues
- "Will the controversy subside?" "Will the game be cancelled?"
What is “Assassin’s Creed Shadows”?
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Assassin’s Creed Shadows is the latest game in the popular action series developed by the French company Ubisoft. The Assassin’s Creed series, often abbreviated as “AC,” has been loved by fans since its first release in 2007.The game focuses on stealth action, where players take on the role of an assassin, eliminating enemies one by one. The series is known for its beautiful graphics and meticulously crafted world-building, offering a highly immersive experience.Previous games were renowned for their historical accuracy. For instance, the 2014 release “Assassin’s Creed Unity” was praised worldwide for its stunning recreation of Notre-Dame Cathedral, which took two years to complete.The lack of such meticulous detail in this Japan-set installment is likely one reason for the widespread disappointment.
Over 105,000 Sign Petition Calling for Cancellation of Assassin’s Creed Shadows
A petition that asked Ubisoft to cancel the game Assassin’s Creed Shadows got 105,873 signatures by October 31, 2024. The petition was started because many people did not like that the game was based on real history and was not respectful of other cultures. The campaign grew stronger over several months.
You can find the online petition page for canceling the release of Assassin’s Creed Shadows here.
The release of Assassin’s Creed Shadows was originally planned for November 15, 2024, but it has been postponed twice because of issues with the game. The new release date is March 20, 2025.Some people are wondering if it is right to release the game now and if it is okay to release it without fixing the problems. The game’s developers are using these delays to make changes, listen to player feedback, and make sure the game is as good as it can be when it’s released.
Petition to Request Foreign Ministry to Correct Historical Misconceptions
The signature campaign for “Assassin’s Creed Shadows” has grown to include a request for the Foreign Ministry to protest to Ubisoft, the game’s developer, for spreading incorrect Japanese history worldwide.
The petition asking the Foreign Ministry to fix the mistakes in Assassin’s Creed: Shadows ended on July 7, 2024. It got 5,503 signatures. This shows that a lot of people are worried about the game sharing the wrong Japanese history around the world.
Petition Against Cancellation Also Emerges
As more and more people sign a petition asking for the cancellation of “Assassin’s Creed Shadows,” some people have started a “counter-petition” to oppose the cancellation. These people believe that cancelling the game is an overreaction.
The counter-petition is growing, but at a slower pace than the cancellation petition. Despite the controversy, Ubisoft has delayed the release date to March 20, 2025. This delay will give more time for possible changes. The game’s release may be delayed even longer.
A Popular Song Explaining the Issues
As the controversy surrounding “Assassin’s Creed Shadows” continues, many problems have come to light. Some people are finding it difficult to understand why it’s causing such an uproar and what the issues are.
In response, an unofficial song explaining the “problems with Assassin’s Creed Shadows” has emerged.
The song, called “Ain’t That Yasuke?,” was made by a popular YouTuber called “Cabbage Person.” It has gone viral, meaning it has become very popular, especially in other countries. The song’s video has been watched almost a million times, and people are talking about it a lot.
“Will the controversy subside?” “Will the game be cancelled?”
Everyone is watching to see what will happen next.
There is a lot of controversy about Assassin’s Creed Shadows. It is being made by Ubisoft, a company that also makes Assassin’s Creed.
The game was originally scheduled to be released on November 15, 2024, but it has been delayed. The new release date is now set for March 20, 2025. The developers are using this extra time to work on the game to make it better. They want to make sure that the game is as good as possible when it is released. The delay also gives them more time to deal with concerns from the community about historical accuracy and cultural representation.
Ubisoft apologized on July 8 for using an unauthorized flag in the art, but the controversy is far from over. The apology was limited to this issue, and Ubisoft Japan apologized in Japanese with no statement from the main headquarters. This has not stopped people from being angry.
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Assassin’s Creed Shadows has gotten both positive and negative attention from people around the world, not just in Japan.
We’ll keep an eye on how this develops in the coming months.
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