On March 20th, Assassin’s Creed Shadows will be released, and it appears that Ubisoft has implemented a strategy aimed at protecting their developers from potential online harassment.
The plan allegedly laid out by Ubisoft includes various protective measures. According to a report from French News Network BFMTV (with thanks to ResetEra user Arubedo for the find), the company is teaming up with Canada’s Communications Security Establishment (CSE) to identify and counter potential threats.
Affected employees are being provided with both psychological and legal assistance, and our legal teams stand ready to intervene in instances of confirmed harassment cases. One Ubisoft employee explained to BFMTV that they have been advised to abstain from posting on social media about their employment at Ubisoft to prevent potential harassment.
The debate over Assassin’s Creed Shadows centers on the inclusion of Yasuke, the historical Black samurai. Despite some opposition to his portrayal as a samurai, Yasuke was a real historical figure in 16th-century Japan. The criticism got worse when Elon Musk made it a cultural debate instead of keeping it a historical one.
Ubisoft employees have also reportedly faced harassment due to the game’s announcement. The company’s steps are meant to keep things from getting out of hand before the game drops.
This anti-harassment plan couldn’t come at a better time for Ubisoft. The company is said to have encountered internal challenges, such as layoffs, workplace issues, and a heavy development crunch.
Some developers worked under extreme pressure, with one source stating, “The teams worked like never before to finish it.” Reactions from the gaming industry have been varied.
Some think Ubisoft’s actions are needed because of how things are online, while others feel the backlash doesn’t justify these big steps. Some even say the whole thing’s “overblown,” while others feel bad Ubisoft has to go this far.
Despite much anticipation, Assassin’s Creed Shadows continues to be one of the most eagerly awaited game releases. Ubisoft is currently handling allegations of harassment in a way that other developers might follow as an example.
The upcoming release of Assassin’s Creed Shadows is highly anticipated. Ubisoft, the developer, is dealing with accusations of harassment in a way that other game developers may learn from.
As the launch date nears, we will see if game companies can effectively manage online conversations in the future based on these measures.
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2025-03-18 03:43