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In the aftermath of Ubisofts Assassins Creed Shadows reveal, disgruntled gamers are flocking to Wikipedia to alter the page of one of the game's protagonists. The ability to play as the historical black samurai Yasuke offers the potential to explore a unique story in Assassins Creed Shadows, yet these actions imply discontent towards Ubisofts choice to feature a black protagonist within the games Japanese setting.

Ubisoft finally revealed the first trailer for Assassins Creed Shadows on May 15, along with tons of new information about the game. Set in Feudal Japan, Assassins Creed Shadows will feature two protagonists with distinct skill trees and abilities. Female shinobi Naoe is a master of infiltration and promises a stealthier playstyle reminiscent of the franchise's early entries. Meanwhile, heavily armored samurai Yasuke will utilize lethal force to tackle massed groups of enemies head-on.

Assassin's Creed Shadows will be offering one major feature that is both highly requested and an improvement on one of the series' traditions.

While the developers were quick to pacify angry fans over a mistaken suggestion that Assassins Creed Shadows would require permanent online connectivity to play, other gamers have taken issue with Ubisofts choice of protagonists. Twitter user Sallymander40k has pointed out that Yasukes Wikipedia page was altered over 50 times on the day of Ubisoft's reveal. The chief dispute of the edit war hinges on the contentious question of whether Yasuke was ever specifically granted samurai status. Some fans believe that Yasukes detractors are attempting to undermine the significance of this first playable historical figure in an Assassins Creed title.

The sparse details known about Yasukes life prove that he could provide a fascinating story and balance out Naoes stealthy gameplay. Claimed to be the first samurai of foreign descent and African origin, Yasuke was possibly enslaved and trafficked as a child. As a free man, he later accompanied Italian Jesuit missionary Alessandro Valignano to India, potentially as a bodyguard. After arriving in civil war-torn Sengoku Japan in 1579, Yasuke entered the service of lord Oda Nobunaga the first Great Unifier in 1581, where he was renowned for his height and strength. Yasukes service was cut short when Nobunaga was betrayed and forced to commit seppuku during the Honoji Incident of 1582. Yet Yasuke survived the attack and escaped with Nobunagas severed head, thereby depriving their enemy of their trophy.

While Yasuke is an unconventional choice for a game set in Feudal Japan, the ability to experience the beauty and brutality of this period from an outsiders perspective could make for an intriguing story. As Assassins Creed Shadows will be smaller in scope than Odyssey or Valhalla, the need for strong characters and captivating storylines is all the greater. Additionally, Yasuke was not the only non-Japanese samurai. William Adams, the inspiration for John Blackthorne in James Clavells Shgun, was granted the title in 1605. Whether fans approve of Ubisofts choice or not, Yasukes tale will be revealed when Assassins Creed Shadows is released on November 15, 2024.

Previously known as Codename Red, Assassin's Creed Shadows is an upcoming game in Ubisoft's open-world franchise. Set in Feudal Japan, Shadows includes two playable characters, a ninja assassin specializing in stealth and a samurai who focuses on power.

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