Ezio Auditore da Firenze has been crowned the most popular character in Ubisoft Japan's Character Awards! Celebrate Ubisoft Japan’s 30th anniversary with a closer look at this special mini-event and its exciting rewards.
Ezio Auditore Takes the Spotlight
In celebration of Ubisoft Japan’s 30th anniversary, fans across the region participated in an online poll to determine their favorite characters from Ubisoft’s vast lineup of games. Voting opened on November 1st, 2024, via the official Ubisoft Japan website's dedicated 30th anniversary page, where fans could cast votes for their top three characters.
The final results are in—and Ezio Auditore da Firenze, the iconic protagonist of Assassin’s Creed II, Brotherhood, and Liberation, has claimed first place! To honor this achievement, Ubisoft Japan launched a special commemorative webpage featuring a unique artistic reinterpretation of Ezio. Additionally, four exclusive digital wallpapers—optimized for both PC and mobile devices—are now available for free download.
As part of the celebration, Ubisoft Japan is also offering limited prizes through a lottery system:
- 30 lucky winners will receive a premium acrylic stand set featuring Ezio.
- 10 fortunate fans will be gifted a massive 180 cm jumbo body pillow designed in Ezio’s likeness.
Honoring the Top 10 Characters
Beyond Ezio, Ubisoft Japan also revealed the full list of the top ten characters based on fan votes:
⚫︎ 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)
Franchise Showdown: Assassin’s Creed Reigns Supreme
In a separate poll determining the most beloved game series among Japanese fans, Assassin’s Creed secured the top spot. It was followed closely by:
- 2nd: Rainbow Six Siege
- 3rd: Watch Dogs
- 4th: The Division
- 5th: Far Cry
This milestone highlights the enduring popularity of Assassin’s Creed and its unforgettable characters like Ezio, whose legacy continues to resonate with players around the world.
