Ubisoft Japan's 30th Anniversary Character Awards: Ezio Auditore Takes the Crown!
Ezio Auditore da Firenze, the iconic Assassin's Creed protagonist, has been voted the most popular character in Ubisoft Japan's 30th-anniversary celebration! The online poll, which ran from November 1st, 2024, saw fans cast their votes 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 (available for PCs and smartphones). A lucky 30 fans will also receive an exclusive Ezio acrylic stand set, while 10 others will win a giant (180cm!) Ezio body pillow.
Beyond Ezio's triumph, the top ten characters were also revealed:
- Ezio Auditore da Firenze (Assassin's Creed II, Brotherhood, Revelations)
- Aiden Pearce (Watch Dogs)
- Edward 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 separate poll, the Assassin's Creed franchise itself also secured the top spot, surpassing Rainbow Six Siege and Watch Dogs. The Division and Far Cry rounded out the top five game series.