Assassin’s Creed Shadows attracted a reaction because a Japanese temple was collapsed in the game. The temple officials are preparing to sue Ubisoft.
Assassin’s Creed Shadowswhile attracting attention with his story in feudal Japan, the Temple of Itate Hyozu settled at the focus of discussions because it was a destructive place in the game. The authorities of the temple in the Hyogo Prefektor Office announced that Ubisoft added the temple to the game without permission from them and that they would take “appropriate legal steps .. Ubisoft has not yet received a statement on the issue.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows and Temple Discussion
Discussions began with the viral of a video that a player caused destruction in the temple. The video shows that Yasuke, one of the characters of the game, enters the temple and destroyed various objects and a altar in the room. Although it was not necessary for players to take this action, the design of the temple as a destructive place was considered disrespectful by the Japanese authorities.
Wake Up, Ubisoft “Defender,” and Hear Our Voice! What Kind Of Assassin’s Creed Game Destroys an Actual Religious Site? Japanese Culture is Consuned But Receives No Respect. Here is a perfect example. pic.twitter.com/usfwmgy53n
– Shohei Kondo (@shoheikondo) January 31, 2025
The temple officials said that Ubisoft did not ask for permission to use the temple in the game and would definitely reject it if it had been allowed. Although the Assassin’s Creed series previously known for his inclusion of historical events and religious places in his plays, he often met such discussions.
The Assassin’s Creed series is not alien to such controversy with its historical fiction and religious themes. In previous games, religious institutions and figures such as the Catholic Church were discussed, especially in Assassin’s Creed 2, the inclusion of Papa Alexander VI into the story led to controversy. However, Ubisoft has always stressed that the historical fiction of the series is a fiction inspired by real events.
Japanese authorities and cultural representatives, on the other hand, are disrespectful to religious and cultural values to take part in the temple in the game. How Ubisoft will respond to this issue and the effects of Assassin’s Creed Shadows are eagerly awaited.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is preparing to exit on March 20, 2025. The game draws attention with its story in feudal Japan and its open -world features. However, cultural debates on the game are questioning how Ubisoft will address this situation.