Assassin's Creed Shadows features a historical black African Samurai, Yasuke, sparking controversy over cultural representation.

Assassin's Creed Shadows, featuring a black African Samurai, has sparked controversy over cultural representation. Yasuke, a real-life historical samurai of African origin who served under Japanese daimyo Oda Nobunaga, has divided the gaming community, with some accusing the game of 'erasing Asian men' and 'forcing diversity'. Ubisoft has responded to criticism, explaining that Yasuke's inclusion is based on historical facts and not an attempt at 'wokeness'.

June 13, 2024
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