Assassin’s Creed Shadows Faces Action from Japanese Officials For Shrine Destruction

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February 20, 2025

Assassin’s Creed Shadows will face “appropriate action” from Japanese officials due to recent shrine destruction gameplay footage. 

An Assassin’s Creed Shadows player was recently seen destroying Itate Hyozu Shrine in the game. In the

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, Yasuke uses his sword to destroy all the different assets in the temple, including the shrine altar, which led to a significant uproar in the community. Now, a report from the Japanese publication

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) reveals that representatives from the shrine will take “appropriate action” against the game. 

Moreover, the shrine representative was also asked if Ubisoft had contacted them prior to using the location in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. The representative replied, “No. If there had been, we would have refused.” The representative also did not reveal what “appropriate action” they would take against the game. 

Furthermore, the community has mixed reactions against the shrines being destroyed in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Many players stated that this action is disrespectful to Japanese culture and that the player should not be allowed to destroy sacred objects in the game. Others have argued that the decision to destroy the shrine lies with the player,

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. Some have also pointed out that players

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in AC 2, and the series has featured

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over the years. 

In other news, Ubisoft is confident that Assassin’s Creed Shadows will stick to its March 20 release date. Also, the game’s pre-orders are in line with AC Odyssey. What are your thoughts on Assassin’s Creed Shadows facing action for shrine destruction? Let us know in the comments or on our community forum!

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