Assassin’s Creed Shadows Faces Action from Japanese Officials For Shrine Destruction

Assassin’s Creed Shadows may encounter “official response” or consequences from the Japanese authorities, following the release of footage showing in-game shrine destruction.

A player of Assassin’s Creed Shadows was caught vandalizing Itate Hyozu Shrine within the game. In a video, Yasuke is seen using his sword to demolish various temple assets, including the altar, causing quite a stir among the gaming community. Now, according to Sankai News (via Automaton), officials from the shrine are planning to take some form of response against the game itself.

Additionally, it was inquired whether Ubisoft reached out to them before featuring their location in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. The spokesperson stated, “No, we wouldn’t have allowed it if they had.” The representative did not disclose what specific measures they might implement against the game instead.

Additionally, opinions within the gaming community are divided concerning the demolition of shrines depicted in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Many gamers find this action disregardful towards Japanese cultural values and consider it inappropriate for players to destroy sacred objects within the game. On the other hand, some argue that the player’s freedom to decide whether or not to demolish the shrine is part of the game’s control mechanism. Furthermore, it has been noted that players have previously engaged in physical combat with the pope in AC 2, and the series has often included religious sites as backdrops throughout its history.

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2025-02-20 19:17