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Assassin's Creed Shadows remains (at the time of this analysis) slated for release on November 15. Originally promoted as a return to form, set in feudal Japan and starring a Samurai protagonist, the game’s reveal was met with excitement alongside controversy. Fans and critics quickly pointed out a series of inaccuracies and questionable creative choices, notably the inclusion of a towering Black Samurai character—marked by visuals that many perceived as a blatant example of virtue signaling and cultural insensitivity, especially given Japan’s historical context.