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‘Assassin’s Creed’ Game Where Black Assassin Fought Klan Reportedly Scrapped

‘Assassin’s Creed’ Game Where Black Assassin Fought Klan Reportedly Scrapped

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 These sources provide an extensive overview of Ubisoft's controversial decisions regarding diverse protagonists within the Assassin's Creed franchise. The first source focuses on the cancellation of a project set during the post-Civil War Reconstruction era, which would have starred a Black former enslaved man fighting the Ku Klux Klan; this game was reportedly shelved due to fears that its themes were "too political" following intense backlash against a different title. The second source details the successful launch and polarizing reception of Assassin's Creed Shadows, which features Yasuke, a historical Black samurai in feudal Japan, highlighting the debate over historical accuracy and diversity that contributed to the first project's demise. Together, the texts explore the tension between creative ambition and corporate caution in the gaming industry when addressing politically charged historical narratives and representation.
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