Ubisoft Japan's 30th Anniversary Character Awards: Ezio Auditore Reigns Supreme!
Ezio Auditore da Firenze, the iconic Assassin's Creed protagonist, has claimed victory in Ubisoft Japan's Character Awards! This online competition, celebrating Ubisoft Japan's three decades of game development, saw fans vote for their top three favorite characters from across Ubisoft's extensive catalog. The voting period, which ran from November 1st, 2024, took place on the official Ubisoft Japan 30th-anniversary website.
The results, unveiled on Ubisoft Japan's official website and X (formerly Twitter), revealed Ezio as the undisputed champion. To mark this momentous occasion, a dedicated page featuring Ezio in a unique artistic style has been launched. Furthermore, four free digital wallpapers (for PC and smartphones) showcasing Ezio are available for download. But that's not all! A lottery will select 30 lucky fans to receive a special Ezio acrylic stand set, while 10 exceptionally fortunate individuals will win an exclusive 180cm Ezio body pillow.
Beyond Ezio's triumph, the top ten characters were revealed, showcasing a diverse range of beloved Ubisoft characters. Aiden Pearce from Watch Dogs secured second place, followed by Edward Kenway from Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag in third.
Here's the complete top ten:
- 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 competition ranking Ubisoft game franchises, Assassin's Creed also emerged victorious, surpassing Rainbow Six Siege and Watch Dogs, which took second and third place respectively. The Division series claimed fourth, with Far Cry rounding out the top five.
