As much excitement as Assassin’s Creed Shadows has generated due to its Feudal Japan setting and new stealth mechanics, there has also been some concern regarding its overall authenticity. These extend to the depiction of Yasuke, based on a real-life samurai who served under Oda Nobunaga in the Sengoku period.
In a new message to its “Japanese community”, the development team has addressed both alongside other potential concerns. “We share your passion for history and deeply respect your care for the historical and cultural integrity of your rich heritage.
“Our intention has never been to present any of our Assassin’s Creed games, including Assassin’s Creed Shadows, as factual representations of history or h…