Ubisoft has planned for way ahead in the future after Assassin’s Creed Shadows‘ release. Since the game has previously faced backlash from people who have called out the game to be forcibly “woke,” Ubisoft wants to protect its employees from harassment in the future.
Its anti-harassment plan includes a collaboration with Canada’s CSE, which monitors communication online and acts on behalf of its client during a targeted attack. This collaboration between the two indicates that Ubisoft fears some backlash. CSE will be assisting Ubisoft in eradicating potential threats.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows has been facing some backlash
Since one of the main protagonists, Yasuke is an African samurai in the game, some people feel that it is historically inaccurate. However, Ubisoft has cleared the air on the matter countless times by telling people about how Yasuke is a historical figure and not mere fiction since there were African samurai during that time.
However, since Assassin’s Creed Shadows is now moments away from release and the developer does not plan on changing its protagonist, it needs to take another measure to navigate through criticisms from anti-woke/anti-DEI creators.
This is where the CSE comes into the picture. Ubisoft has advised its employees to stay away from social media for the time being and abstain from talking about the game online. However, despite the preventive measures, if things go south, the CSE will be there to take care of the matter.
A team will closely monitor all social media sites, including X, Reddit, and YouTube, to address problems and tackle harassment promptly, along with a team of lawyers ready to file complaints. Ubisoft does not want anything to go wrong with this game since a lot is riding on its back.
Ubisoft will do all it takes to protect its employees
Ubisoft has gone to great lengths to safeguard its employees during the launch period of Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Especially because of the fear of people who might get offended by its portrayal of feudal Japan. Ubisoft has mentioned countless times that the final product is based on deep research into Japan’s culture to maintain historical accuracy with respect to the people of that region.
This is the first game from the franchise set in Japan, and the developer does not want things to go south, especially after some of the recent failures. Addressing concerns, a Ubisoft spokesperson said (via PCGamesN):
Our stance has always been that team members’ social media channels are their own. Our top priority is the safety of our employees, including online, which is why, as a standard practice across Ubisoft, we offer guidance on navigating social media, digital safety, and support for team members’ well-being.
We also share resources to help prevent and protect against online harassment, something our teams have unfortunately faced.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows will be hitting the market on March 20th across platforms, it is currently available for pre-order. There has been a lot of hype behind the game in the months following its release; it would be interesting to see how things turn out for it. What are your feelings towards Ubisoft’s decision to go with a female Shinobi and an African samurai as the protagonists? Let us know in the comments below.
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