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Critics argued that the use of the raised fist evoked the Black Lives Matter movement and associated it with terrorism or villainy within the game's narrative. A tweet from a senior programmer at Ubisoft's studio described the scene as "gross and extremely disrespectful," adding fuel to the fire.
Ubisoft's Apology and Image Removal
In response to the mounting criticism, Ubisoft issued a formal apology, acknowledging that the imagery was "insensitive and harmful." They announced that the raised fist symbol would be removed in a forthcoming update for Android devices, with an iOS update to follow. The company expressed appreciation for community feedback and committed to rectifying the issue.