Assassin's Creed Shadows is set to launch amidst significant tension for Ubisoft, particularly as it deals with potential corporate restructuring after delays and poor sales. The game's introduction of Yasuke, an African samurai, has provoked a backlash from a segment of gamers, exacerbated by influencers like Elon Musk. Ubisoft Quebec developers are reportedly being advised to limit their social media presence to protect against online harassment. This illustrates the depth of backlash against diversity in gaming, raising serious concerns about the impact on creators and the broader gaming community.
Ever since the French publisher revealed that an African samurai named Yasuke would be one of Assassin's Creed Shadows' dual protagonists, a small but deranged contingent of online gamers have made the sequel a target of their reactionary ire.
French news network BFM TV now reports that developers at Ubisoft Quebec who worked on the game have been "advised" not to post about it on social media to avoid becoming targets of the harassment campaign.
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