Fans Still Excited for Assassin’s Creed Shadows Despite So Much Controversy

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Assassin's Creed Shadows Was One of Top Picks In Recent The Game Awards' Tweet

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  • Despite controversies, Assassin’s Creed Shadows remains a highly anticipated launch this year.
  • In response to a recent tweet by The Game Awards, many people mentioned they are excited for AC Shadows’ release.
  • Pre-orders for the game are strong and even topped Amazon’s best-seller list for PS5 games in Japan.

Even with the controversies surrounding Assassin’s Creed Shadows, fans are still excited for its release. A recent tweet from The Game Awards asked which game people are most looking forward to in 2024, and Assassin’s Creed Shadows and Black Myth: Wukong were the top picks.

This lines up with the fact that pre-orders for the game are also going strong. A month ago, it was reported that AC Shadows was performing well in different regions, including Japan, where it has reached the top of Amazon’s best-seller list for PS5 games.

Why it matters: This shows that social media controversies usually don’t hurt the sales of major game releases, similar to what happened with Hogwarts Legacy in 2023.

Tweet Asking About Exciting Game Releases 2024
The Game Awards tweeted asking which game people are excited to play this year.

In the tweet’s reply, many users commented they were looking forward to AC Shadows’ launch this year. Their comments received quite a few likes, showing that others agreed with them.

The excitement for Assassin’s Creed Shadows is partly due to its long-awaited setting in feudal Japan. Fans have been looking forward to this backdrop, and the dual protagonists, Yasuke and the Japanese shinobi Naoe provide varied gameplay that may appeal to many players.

The controversy about Assassin’s Creed Shadows mainly concerns its portrayal of Yasuke, one of the game’s main characters. Yasuke was an African samurai in feudal Japan, and Ubisoft’s version of him has caused confusion, especially among Japanese fans.

Fans Excited About Assassin's Creed Shadows release this year.
Many people showed excitement about the AC Shadows launch, despite its controversies.

Some critics feel the portrayal isn’t historically accurate. It was revealed that Yasuke’s story was all “made up” by Thomas Lockley, who wrote the book “The True Story of Yasuke” in 2019.

The controversy has become that even the Japanese government is getting involved. Ubisoft has recognized the concerns, apologized for any cultural mistakes, and reiterated that the game solely focuses on entertainment.

Anyhow, despite all the hate and confusion, many people are excited about the game’s release in November this year.

At the same time, Black Myth: Wukong is also receiving lots of hype in the comments. Based on the classic Chinese story “Journey to the West,” the game is set to become a defining moment for Chinese game developers.

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