Assassin's Creed Shadows is a top seller in Japan

Assassin's Creed Shadows will launch on March 20, amid controversy over its portrayal of Japanese culture. Critics highlighted historical inaccuracies, particularly regarding the character Yasuke, leading to a petition for a boycott with over 100,000 signatures. Despite the backlash, the game is currently the third best-selling title on Amazon Japan, indicating strong pre-release interest. This suggests that many Japanese players are not deterred by the initial criticisms of cultural representation. Players in select regions can begin pre-loading the game ahead of its release. The game is also confirmed to be compatible with Steam Deck.