Ubisoft’s apology for utilizing a flag from a Japanese historic re-enactment group in paintings for Assassin’s Creed Shadows with out permission is not ok, the group has mentioned.
As reported by Automaton, Sekigahara Teppo-tai, a historic re-enactment group made up of volunteers who carry out to the general public at festivals and different occasions, printed a press release on X/Twitter saying it could additionally like its picture, primarily copied one for one, faraway from the printed bodily artwork ebook featured in the Collector’s Version of Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Ubisoft is promoting this version for $279.99.
Eagle-eyed followers initially seen the an identical recreation of the flag, which will be seen under, in a chunk of idea artwork for the Japan-set Assassin’s Creed launched alongside its full reveal. It was raised to a number one member of the Sekigahara Teppo-tai, X/Twitter consumer @matchlock_kage, who posted a photograph of the true flag taken on October 27, 2019, and expressed concern at it being utilized by Ubisoft with out permission.
Ubisoft apologized and mentioned it can not use the related paintings (although the character of the web means it will likely be infinitely shared anyway) with one exception: the presumably already printed bodily artwork ebook.
Nevertheless, this apology was deemed not sufficient for the historic re-enactment group. “The Sekigahara Teppo-tai members mentioned the matter once more,” X/Twitter consumer @matchlock_kage mentioned in one other submit. “We now have requested Ubisoft to take away the picture from the Collector’s Version artwork ebook. I’m unsure if this can be potential however I’ve contacted Ubisoft by means of their assist.” Ubisoft is but to reply, however IGN has requested for remark.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows was totally revealed in Might 2024 as a Japan-set entry the place gamers take management of two protagonists: the stealthy shinobi Naoe and the action-orientated Yasuke, who’s an actual determine from Japanese historical past.
IGN had a wealth of unique content material on the reveal, and you may examine all of the gameplay adjustments, story beats, and open-world assassinating coming with Shadows in our intensive interview with the event group.
If that is not sufficient, verify our evaluation and rationalization of the place and when Shadows is ready and 40 key particulars we have discovered concerning the recreation. You can too watch our full breakdown of the cinematic trailer to find all its hidden particulars, Easter eggs, and extra.
Shadows launches November 12, 2024 for these shopping for the Gold, Final, Deluxe Editions, or Collector’s Editions, whereas the Normal Version is offered on November 15, 2024.
Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelance reporter. He’ll speak about The Witcher all day.