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Despite the long-standing demand, Ubisoft finally announced they were developing a new title set during feudal Japan—an exciting prospect for fans eager for that immersive experience. However, the reveal came with a controversial twist: the protagonist would be a Black samurai. Confirmed just yesterday and long whispered about in rumors, the decision has sparked immediate backlash both globally and within Japan.
The trailer showing the character's design and brief storytelling snippets has been utterly ratioed on social media—nearing 300,000 dislikes versus roughly 210,000 likes. The comments section is filled with outraged fans and critics alike, pointing out various issues with the game's premise and representation choices.