Ezio Auditore: Ubisoft Japan's Favorite Character
Ubisoft Japan's 30th-anniversary celebration culminated in the announcement of their Character Awards, with Assassin's Creed's Ezio Auditore da Firenze securing the top spot! This online poll, open from November 1st, 2024, allowed fans to vote for their three favorite characters across Ubisoft's game library.
The results, revealed on Ubisoft Japan's website and X (formerly Twitter), showcase Ezio's enduring popularity. To celebrate, a dedicated page featuring Ezio in a unique art style has been launched, along with four free downloadable wallpapers (PC and mobile). A lucky 30 fans will also receive an Ezio acrylic stand set, while 10 will win a sizable 180cm Ezio body pillow.
Beyond Ezio's triumph, the top ten characters were revealed:
- Ezio Auditore da Firenze (Assassin's Creed II, Brotherhood, Liberation)
- Aiden Pearce (Watch Dogs)
- Edward James Kenway (Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag)
- Bayek (Assassin's Creed Origins)
- Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad (Assassin's Creed)
- Wrench (Watch Dogs)
- Pagan Min (Far Cry)
- Eivor Varinsdottir (Assassin's Creed Valhalla)
- Kassandra (Assassin's Creed Odyssey)
- Aaron Keener (The Division 2)
In a parallel poll for most popular franchise, Assassin's Creed also claimed the top spot, outperforming Rainbow Six Siege and Watch Dogs. The Division and Far Cry rounded out the top five franchises.
