Assassin's Creed Shadows backlash won't stop Ubisoft from going down the dual-protagonist route in the future "if we have a good reason to do it"

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Sun, 07 Dec 2025 12:21:19 +0000

Ubisoft remains committed to exploring dual-protagonist narratives in future Assassin's Creed titles despite backlash surrounding Assassin's Creed Shadows. Associate game director Simon Lemay-Comtois acknowledged the divisive nature of such characters, particularly referencing the controversy over Yasuke, Japan's first black samurai. He emphasized that future dual-protagonist games will depend on strong narrative justification. Additionally, a new update for Shadows includes an Easter egg related to Odyssey and hints at a Kassandra-focused story.

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The associate director of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Simon Lemay-Comtois, indicated that future games in the series could feature dual protagonists if there is a strong narrative reason. He acknowledged the divisive reactions to the dual characters in Shadows, particularly regarding Yasuke, a Black samurai. Lemay-Comtois also emphasized the importance of enhancing parkour mechanics in future titles, aiming to restore it as a key element of gameplay.

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Ubisoft's future Assassin's Creed games may feature multiple protagonists, as indicated by Simon Lemay-Comtois, associate director of Assassin's Creed Shadows. He noted that the dual-protagonist setup in Shadows, with Yasuke and Naoe, could be revisited if it serves the narrative. Lemay-Comtois also mentioned a renewed focus on parkour mechanics and confirmed that Shadows will not receive a second DLC. Currently, players can access a free Attack on Titan-inspired mission until December 22.