Ubisoft Japan's 30th Anniversary Character Awards: Ezio Auditore Takes the Crown!
Ubisoft Japan's recent Character Awards, celebrating their 30th anniversary, has declared a clear winner: Ezio Auditore da Firenze from the Assassin's Creed series. This online poll, open from November 1st, 2024, allowed fans to vote for their top three favorite characters across all Ubisoft Japan titles.
The results, announced on Ubisoft Japan's website and X (formerly Twitter), reveal Ezio as the undisputed champion. To celebrate, a special page featuring Ezio in a unique art style has been launched, along with four free downloadable wallpapers (PC and mobile). Furthermore, a lottery will award 30 lucky fans with an Ezio acrylic stand set, and 10 will receive a massive 180cm Ezio body pillow.
Beyond Ezio's triumph, the top ten characters were revealed, showcasing a diverse range of Ubisoft's beloved characters:
- Ezio Auditore da Firenze (Assassin's Creed II, Assassin's Creed Brotherhood, Assassin's Creed 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 secured first place, surpassing Rainbow Six Siege and Watch Dogs. The Division and Far Cry followed in fourth and fifth place respectively.
