Ubisoft Japan Crowns Ezio as Assassin's Creed's Beloved

Ubisoft Japan's 30th Anniversary Character Awards: Ezio Auditore Reigns Supreme!

Ezio Auditore da Firenze, the iconic Assassin's Creed protagonist, has emerged victorious in Ubisoft Japan's Character Awards, a celebratory event marking the company's three decades of game development. This online competition, running from November 1st, 2024, allowed fans to vote for their top three favorite characters across Ubisoft's extensive game library.

The results, revealed on Ubisoft Japan's official website and X (formerly Twitter), showcase Ezio's enduring popularity. To honor his win, Ubisoft Japan has created a special webpage featuring Ezio in a unique artistic style, alongside four downloadable wallpapers for PCs and smartphones. Furthermore, a lucky 30 fans will receive an exclusive Ezio acrylic stand set, while 10 others will win a massive 180cm Ezio body pillow!

Beyond Ezio's triumph, the top ten characters were also revealed, highlighting a diverse range of beloved Ubisoft characters:

• 1st: Ezio Auditore da Firenze (Assassin's Creed II, Brotherhood, Liberation)
• 2nd: Aiden Pearce (Watch Dogs)
• 3rd: Edward James Kenway (Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag)
• 4th: Bayek (Assassin's Creed Origins)
• 5th: Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad (Assassin's Creed)
• 6th: Wrench (Watch Dogs)
• 7th: Pagan Min (Far Cry)
• 8th: Eivor Varinsdottir (Assassin's Creed Valhalla)
• 9th: Kassandra (Assassin's Creed Odyssey)
• 10th: Aaron Keener (The Division 2)

The competition also included a franchise ranking, with Assassin's Creed securing the top spot, followed by Rainbow Six Siege and Watch Dogs. The Division and Far Cry rounded out the top five franchises.