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 protagonist of the Assassin's Creed series, has emerged victorious in Ubisoft Japan's recent Character Awards! This online competition, celebrating Ubisoft Japan's three decades of game development, saw fans vote for their top three favorite characters across all Ubisoft titles. The voting period, which ran from November 1st, 2024, concluded with Ezio claiming the top spot.

To mark this milestone, Ubisoft Japan has unveiled a special webpage featuring Ezio in a unique artistic style. Fans can also download four free digital wallpapers (PC and mobile) showcasing the celebrated assassin. Furthermore, a lottery will award 30 lucky participants with an Ezio acrylic stand set, and 10 winners will receive an exclusive 180cm Ezio body pillow.

The top ten characters, as announced on Ubisoft Japan's website and X (formerly Twitter), are:

1. Ezio Auditore da Firenze (Assassin's Creed II, Brotherhood, Revelations)
2. Aiden Pearce (Watch Dogs)
3. Edward Kenway (Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag)
4. Bayek (Assassin's Creed Origins)
5. Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad (Assassin's Creed)
6. Wrench (Watch Dogs)
7. Pagan Min (Far Cry)
8. Eivor Varinsdottir (Assassin's Creed Valhalla)
9. Kassandra (Assassin's Creed Odyssey)
10. Aaron Keener (The Division 2)

In a parallel poll for most popular game 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.