Assassin’s Creed’s Ezio is Ubisoft Japan’s Most Popular Character

Ubisoft Japan's 30th Anniversary Character Awards Crowns Ezio Auditore!

Ezio Auditore da Firenze, the iconic Assassin's Creed protagonist, has emerged victorious in Ubisoft Japan's Character Awards, a celebratory event marking the company's three decades of success. The online poll, running from November 1st, 2024, saw fans voting for their top three favorite characters across Ubisoft's extensive game library.

The results, revealed on Ubisoft Japan's official website and X (formerly Twitter), declare Ezio the most beloved character. To mark this achievement, a dedicated webpage showcases Ezio in a unique artistic style, alongside four free downloadable wallpapers (PC and mobile). Furthermore, a lottery will award 30 lucky participants with an Ezio acrylic stand set, and 10 others will receive a coveted 180cm Ezio body pillow.

Beyond Ezio's triumph, the top ten characters were revealed, featuring a diverse cast from across Ubisoft's 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 for most popular game series, 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.