Ubisoft Japan's 30th Anniversary Character Awards: Ezio Auditore Reigns Supreme!
Ezio Auditore da Firenze, the iconic Assassin's Creed protagonist, has been crowned the most popular character in Ubisoft Japan's recent 30th-anniversary celebration! This online poll, which ran from November 1st, 2024, saw fans voting for their top three favorite characters across Ubisoft's extensive game library.
The results, announced on Ubisoft Japan's official website and X (formerly Twitter), revealed Ezio as the clear winner. To mark this achievement, a special webpage featuring Ezio in a unique art style has been launched, along with four free downloadable wallpapers (PC and mobile). A lucky 30 fans will also 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, showcasing a diverse range of Ubisoft's beloved characters. Aiden Pearce from Watch Dogs claimed second place, followed by Edward Kenway from Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag.
Here's the complete Top 10:
- 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 related poll, the Assassin's Creed franchise also secured the top spot for most popular game series, outperforming Rainbow Six Siege and Watch Dogs. The Division series and Far Cry rounded out the top five.