Ubisoft Japan's 30th Anniversary Character Awards Crowns Ezio Auditore!
Ezio Auditore da Firenze, the iconic Assassin's Creed protagonist, has won 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 ran from November 1st, 2024.
The results, announced on Ubisoft Japan's website and X (formerly Twitter), reveal Ezio as the clear winner. To celebrate, Ubisoft Japan has created a special page featuring Ezio in a unique art style, along with four free downloadable wallpapers (available for PCs and smartphones). A lucky 30 fans will receive an Ezio acrylic stand set, and 10 will win a massive 180cm Ezio body pillow!
Beyond Ezio's triumph, the top ten characters were revealed, highlighting a diverse range of Ubisoft's popular franchises:
- 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)
In a parallel poll, Assassin's Creed also secured the top spot for most popular game franchise, outperforming Rainbow Six Siege and Watch Dogs. The Division and Far Cry followed in fourth and fifth place respectively.
