Assassin’s Creed’s Ezio is Ubisoft Japan’s Most Popular Character

Ubisoft Japan's 30th Anniversary Character Awards Crowns Ezio Auditore!

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

The results, unveiled on Ubisoft Japan's official website and X (formerly Twitter), reveal Ezio as the ultimate fan favorite. To honor this achievement, a dedicated webpage showcases Ezio in a unique artistic style, alongside four free downloadable wallpapers (available for PCs and smartphones). Furthermore, a lottery will award 30 lucky participants with an exclusive Ezio acrylic stand set, and 10 will receive a remarkable 180cm Ezio body pillow.

Beyond Ezio's triumph, the top ten character rankings highlight a diverse selection 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 celebration extended to a franchise poll, 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.