Iconic Assassin Captivates Japanese Audience

Ubisoft Japan's 30th Anniversary Character Awards Crowns Ezio Auditore!

Ezio Auditore da Firenze, the iconic Assassin's Creed protagonist, has emerged victorious in Ubisoft Japan's recent character popularity contest! This celebratory event marked Ubisoft Japan's three decades of game development. The competition, running from November 1st, 2024, invited fans to vote for their top three favorite characters across Ubisoft's extensive game library via the official website.

The results, announced on Ubisoft Japan's official website and X (formerly Twitter), revealed Ezio as the ultimate fan favorite. To celebrate, Ubisoft Japan has created a special webpage featuring Ezio in a unique artistic style, along with four free downloadable wallpapers (available for PCs and smartphones). Furthermore, a lucky 30 fans will receive an exclusive Ezio acrylic stand set, while 10 exceptionally lucky individuals will win a massive 180cm Ezio body pillow!

Beyond Ezio's triumph, the top ten characters were revealed, showcasing a diverse range of beloved Ubisoft characters:

1. Ezio Auditore da Firenze (Assassin's Creed II, Brotherhood, Revelations)
2. Aiden Pearce (Watch Dogs)
3. Edward Kenway (Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag)
4. Bayek (Assassin's Creed Origins)
5. Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad (Assassin's Creed)
6. Wrench (Watch Dogs)
7. Pagan Min (Far Cry)
8. Eivor Varinsdottir (Assassin's Creed Valhalla)
9. Kassandra (Assassin's Creed Odyssey)
10. Aaron Keener (The Division 2)

In a related poll, the Assassin's Creed franchise also secured the top spot for most popular game series, beating out Rainbow Six Siege and Watch Dogs. The Division and Far Cry rounded out the top five.