Assassin's Creed Shadows day-one patch seemingly addresses Japanese government concern over destructible shrines
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In anticipation of the release of Assassin's Creed Shadows, Ubisoft implemented a day-one patch to address cultural concerns raised by Japanese politician Hiroyuki Kada. The patch makes temples and shrines more respectful by rendering key objects indestructible and reducing violent interactions in these significant cultural sites. This decision follows discussions on the potential real-life implications of how in-game actions could inspire violence against actual shrines. Additional adjustments were made to improve gameplay, including fixes for navigation issues and visual enhancements in various game environments.
As Ubisoft moves forward with the launch of Assassin's Creed Shadows, a last-minute patch addresses concerns around the portrayal of Japanese cultural sites before the game's release.
The update ensures that shrines and temples are treated respectfully by making certain objects indestructible and minimizing violence depicted in those locations.
Read at Polygon
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