Ubisoft Has Prepared Lawyers For AC Shadows ‘Anti-Harassment Plan’, It’s Claimed

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Assassin’s Creed Shadows will be released this week, ushering in a new generation of Ubisoft’s open-world flagship franchise. In the run-up to the game’s release, the title (and Ubisoft itself) has been criticised numerous times for historical inaccuracy and faced intense backlash from ‘anti-woke’ grifters.

It was recently claimed by sources speaking to a French outlet that Ubisoft has prepared an anti-harassment plan, and that lawyers stand at the ready to pursue anyone attacking the company’s employees on social media.

Preparing for the Inevitable

The action-adventure game “Assassin’s Creed: Shadow” has received significant criticism, much of it centered around the character Yasuke, the African samurai who is part of the game’s two-lead protagonists.

Ubisoft is no stranger to facing aggression online at the hands of keyboard warriors, but the chatter around Assassin’s Creed Shadows has been much more volatile than with any other game in the series.

In the report from BFMTV, it was claimed by unnamed Ubisoft employees that an anti-harassment plan has been presented to the CSE in Canada – the Communications Security Establishment:

It’s an initiative from Canada. There’s a team that monitors networks and acts quickly in the event of a targeted attack. Unlike what we’ve had before, this is serious.

Messages posted by internet users on X, Reddit, or even videos on YouTube will be closely monitored by a dedicated unit in order to respond quickly to the slightest problem.

Lawyers are already ready to file complaints in the event of proven harassment.

It was suggested that Ubisoft has asked its staff members to refrain from disclosing their employment with the company on social media, as a precautionary measure to prevent potential harassment.

In response to inquiries from PCGamesN, Ubisoft’s spokespeople affirmed their commitment to ensuring employee safety, though they did not provide details about the particular strategy.

Our stance has always been that team members’ social media channels are their own. Our top priority is the safety of our employees, including online, which is why, as a standard practice across Ubisoft, we offer guidance on navigating social media, digital safety, and support for team members’ well-being.

Additionally, we provide resources to aid in the prevention and safeguarding against cyberbullying, a challenge that has regrettably impacted our staff members as well.

Assassin’s Creed: Shadows is coming out globally on March 20th! Keep an eye out, as my comprehensive review of this game will be published later today, giving you a complete insight into my thoughts about it.

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2025-03-18 10:51