In fact, Shadows seems to be going further with this than Ubisoft ever has before.
Assassins Creed Has Always Had Queerness
This is, quite frankly, baffling.
Assassins Creed has had explicitly queer characters since the early days.
Assassin Creed Unitys Chevalier dEon was probably a trans woman, or potentially intersex.
So why would Shadows be different?
Im not saying that Assassins Creed is the paragon of queer representation, but its nevererasedqueerness.
Why Is Yasuke Queer, Though?
The discourse has shifted from Yasuke wasnt a samurai!
to Yasuke wasnt gay!
Im pretty sure this is pederasty, but there you go.
There have been artistic representations and records of homosexuality in Japan dating back to the 1500s.
Its not beyond the realm of possibility.
The series hasalwaysdrawn characters from history and reinterpreted their real lives for the purpose of making fun video games.
Were the Borgias systematically assassinated?
Was Margaret Thatcher a Templar?
Experience an epic historical action-adventure story set in feudal Japan! Become a lethal shinobi Assassin and a powerful legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos. Switch seamlessly between two unlikely allies as you discover their common destiny. Master complementary playstyles, create your shinobi league, customize your hideout, and usher in a new era for Japan.• Explore the captivating open world of feudal Japan, from spectacular castle towns and bustling ports to peaceful shrines and war-ravaged landscapes. Adventure through unpredictable weather, changing seasons, and reactive environments.• Become Naoe, a shinobi Assassin, and Yasuke, a legendary samurai, as you experience their riveting stories and master their complementary playstyles. As Naoe, use stealth to avoid detection and agility to confound your enemies. As Yasuke, strike your foes with lethal precision and power. Unlock new skills, gear, and progression independently for each character.• Make information your weapon as you explore the world, and build your own network of spies to be your eyes and ears across locations to hunt down your next target. Along the way, recruit new allies with unique abilities to help accomplish your missions.• Create a fully customizable hideout for your growing shinobi league as you train your crew, craft new gear, interact with key characters, and choose your base’s layout, decorations, and accessories.
Are the Isu real?
Come on, now.
Its a mix of fact and fiction.
It doesntreallymatter if Yasuke was queer in real life or not.
Its just an RPG mechanic.
Mines gonna be queer as hell, though.
Switch seamlessly between two unlikely allies as you discover their common destiny.
Adventure through unpredictable weather, changing seasons, and reactive environments.
As Naoe, use stealth to avoid detection and agility to confound your enemies.
As Yasuke, strike your foes with lethal precision and power.
Unlock new skills, gear, and progression independently for each character.
Along the way, recruit new allies with unique abilities to help accomplish your missions.
