Ubisoft Announces Day-One Patch to Address Japan's Assassin's Creed Worries

Ubisoft has confirmed a day-one patch for Assassin's Creed Shadows addressing gameplay concerns raised before its release. The update introduces multiple fixes, including making tables and racks in temples and shrines indestructible, improving horse navigation, and resolving issues with player interactions in game environments. This change comes amidst local controversy in Japan regarding the game's depiction of real-world sites, particularly Itatehyozu Shrine, which raised concerns about cultural respect. The patch is positioned as a global update, indicating Ubisoft’s awareness and response to cultural sensitivities while aiming to improve player experience.

The day-one patch includes indestructible tables and racks in temples and shrines, improved horse navigation, fixes for object interactions, and adjustments for lighting and animation issues. These changes address gameplay mechanics and cultural sensitivity concerns raised by Japanese officials.

Assassin's Creed Shadows is set in Feudal Japan and is part of the long-standing Assassin's Creed franchise, known for its rich historical settings and expansive open worlds. The game explores themes of cultural heritage and conflict, bringing players into an immersive experience that ties together action, stealth, and exploration. This installment follows a series of delays and aims to recover from previous financial setbacks for Ubisoft, intensifying interest in its reception both critically and commercially.