Ubisoft's Apology for Assassins Creed Flag Controversy Falls Flat

Ubisoft has come under fire for using a flag from the Japanese historical re-enactment group Sekigahara Teppo-tai without permission in artwork for Assassin's Creed Shadows. Despite an apology and commitment to cease using the artwork, the group's concerns are not fully addressed as the flag image will still appear in a physical art book for the game's Collector’s Edition. The group has requested further action, asking Ubisoft to remove the image from the art book. Ubisoft has yet to provide a concrete response to this request. Assassin's Creed Shadows is set in Japan and features dual protagonists, the stealthy shinobi Naoe and the historically inspired warrior Yasuke.

The controversy involves Ubisoft using a flag from the Sekigahara Teppo-tai historical re-enactment group without permission in concept art for Assassin's Creed Shadows. Despite apologizing and halting the use of the artwork, the group is unhappy because the flag will still appear in a printed art book.

Assassin's Creed Shadows marks another immersive installment in the popular franchise, set in Japan and featuring two distinct protagonists: stealthy shinobi Naoe and the historically inspired Yasuke. Ubisoft aims to merge stealth gameplay with historical narratives, enriching the player experience. Yasuke, a real historical figure, was an African warrior who served under the Japanese daimyō Oda Nobunaga in the late 16th century, adding an intriguing layer of authenticity and diversity to the game's narrative.