Assassins Creed Boss Says Series Is Inherently Diverse Just Like History
"The current climate is tough on our creative teams".
It's no secret that Assassin's Creed Shadows has been mired in controversy essentially since it was first revealed; historical inaccuracies, insensitive merch, and the exact feudal status of African samurai retainer Yasuke have all been questioned. However, a good amount of criticism levelled at Ubisoft regarding the game has been in bad faith and bad taste; Assassin's Creed franchise boss Marc-Alexis Coté has pushed back on some of the more unreasonable flack the developers have faced.
At an event organised by BAFTA and attended by Eurogamer, Coté defended his team's work, addressing the "discussions around representations and inclusivity in media" that spark such furore online. "These conversations can influence how our games are perceived, but rather than shy away from those conversations, we should see them as an opportunity", Coté said.
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