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Assassin's Creed Shadows Devs Reportedly Advised Not To Post About It Amid Harassment Campaign
- Ubisoft is launching Assassin’s Creed Shadows amidst company restructuring and online harassment targeting the game.
- The game features an African samurai named Yasuke, drawing ire from a reactionary online group.
- Noteworthy figures like Elon Musk and Mark Kern have contributed to the controversy.
- Ubisoft Quebec developers were advised against social media posts to avoid harassment.
- Reports claim that a team monitors social platforms for potential attacks on the game and its developers.
- Ubisoft emphasized employee safety and provided guidance on navigating online harassment threats.
- CEO Yves Guillemot previously condemned attacks on staff, emphasizing the company’s stance on online harassment.
- The forthcoming release of Assassin’s Creed Shadows is a pivotal moment for Ubisoft following earlier setbacks.
- An official response from the Assassin’s Creed account addressed calls for a boycott, garnering support against 'anti-woke' grifters.
- The online harassment campaign has added a layer of complexity to the already crucial launch of Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
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