July 28th 2023.
Rumours have been circulating about Assassin's Creed Red, the entry set in feudal Japan. According to the reports, the game will feature two playable protagonists: a female shinobi and a male samurai. However, further details have revealed that the male character is not Japanese; instead, he is an African refugee. This has sparked speculation that he may be based on the historical figure of Yasuke, an African retainer who served Oda Nobunaga during Japan's Sengoku period.
Yasuke has been depicted in popular culture before, such as the 2021 Netflix anime of the same name and characters from the Afro Samurai and Guilty Gear Strive franchises. This has led some gamers to wonder if the character in Assassin's Creed Red will be the real Yasuke, or a fictional version based on him.
The sudden switch of the genders of the protagonists has also caused some controversy with gamers, with one user on the Assassin's Creed subreddit saying, "We could have had our first male East Asian protagonist, but I guess Ubisoft doesn't care much for representation unless if it's a woman."
We won't know for sure until Ubisoft releases official details on Assassin's Creed Red, which is said to be coming out in 2024. Until then, gamers can only speculate and enjoy the other Assassin's Creed games that are already out, such as Assassin's Creed Jade beta, Assassin's Creed Mirage OWO Edition, and Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag.
So, if you're a fan of Assassin's Creed, keep an eye out for more news on Assassin's Creed Red. Until then, sign up for exclusive gaming content and be the first to know about the latest game releases.
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