September 24th 2024.
It seems that Ubisoft has decided to sit out this year's Tokyo Game Show, without providing any clear explanation for their sudden withdrawal. Despite having a highly anticipated Assassin's Creed game set in Japan, scheduled for release in just two months, the company has abruptly cancelled their plans for the event. Just two days before the Tokyo Game Show was supposed to start on September 26th, Ubisoft Japan announced that they would no longer be hosting their planned online stream, which was expected to feature gameplay from Assassin's Creed Shadows and updates for XDefiant.
According to a translated statement from Ubisoft, the cancellation is due to "various circumstances," but they have not provided any specific details. While there is a possibility that this decision is related to other factors, it is likely that it is a move to avoid any further backlash against Assassin's Creed Shadows, which has already faced criticism from certain groups.
When the game was first announced, there was a predictable wave of online backlash regarding the dual protagonists: an African samurai named Yasuke, who is based on a real historical figure, and a fictional female shinobi named Naoe. This was followed by a petition from Japanese fans calling for the game to be cancelled due to concerns over historical accuracy. However, it should be noted that the Assassin's Creed franchise has always taken creative liberties with its depictions of historical figures, and Yasuke has been featured in various manga and anime over the years.
Despite the criticism coming from a vocal minority, Ubisoft has not handled the situation well so far. In July, they issued a vague apology to the "Japanese community," which only seemed to make things worse. The developer's post stated that Assassin's Creed Shadows is meant to be an entertaining video game that tells a compelling historical fiction set in Feudal Japan. They also mentioned collaborating with external consultants, historians, researchers, and internal teams at Ubisoft Japan to inform their creative choices. However, they acknowledged that some elements in their promotional materials have caused concern within the Japanese community and apologized for this.
Now, it appears that Assassin's Creed Shadows will not be showcased in any capacity at the Tokyo Game Show, as Ubisoft is not listed among the event's public exhibitors. With the cancellation of their planned online stream, it is possible that the game may instead be featured at Sony's State of Play presentation on Tuesday night.
Assassin's Creed Shadows is being developed by Ubisoft Quebec, the team behind Assassin's Creed Odyssey and Immortals Fenyx Rising. The game is set to release on November 15th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. It features Yasuke as one of the two playable protagonists.
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