Despite its captivating gameplay and hype, Assassin’s Creed Shadows has left some fans, particularly Japanese gamers, disappointed due to its historical inaccuracies. The situation escalated when Ubisoft was found to have used a flag without permission from a Japanese organization.
Ubisoft has issued an apology for the unauthorized use of a Japanese historical re-enactment group’s flag in the concept art of Assassin’s Creed Shadows. The flag in question belongs to the Sekigahara Teppo-tai, an organization that re-enacts the historical Battle of Sekigahara, a pivotal event in Japan’s feudal history, which occurred on October 21, 1600.
Two pieces of concept art for Assassin’s Creed Shadows featured this flag, which also appeared in the physical artbook included in the Collector’s Edition. Consequently, Ubisoft Japan apologized for using the flag without permission, acknowledging the difficulty in removing the printed material already in circulation.
X/Twitter user @matchlock_kage, a member of Sekigahara Teppo-tai, was the first to notice and highlight the issue on social media, expressing uncertainty about how to respond. Some Japanese gamers have voiced their dissatisfaction, noting that only Ubisoft Japan has apologized, while Ubisoft’s main account has remained silent.
小耳に挟んだ情報なのですが、アサシンクリードシャドウのコンセプトアートの背景に関ケ原鉄砲隊が使用されているそうです。
実際に確認してみましたが、拡大すると確かに我々の使用している背旗が確認できました。
正直どのような反応をすれば良いのか悩むところです。#関ケ原鉄砲隊— 影山＠関ケ原鉄砲隊 (@matchlock_kage) June 10, 2024
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is set to release on November 15 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC. For more information, you can visit the official website HERE.
