Assassin’s Creed Shadows has been fighting uphill battles since day one. From accusations of historical inaccuracy to Japanese government officials condemning the game in parliament, Ubisoft’s freshly launched feudal Japan adventure can’t seem to catch a break.

Surviving the internet’s assassination attempt. | Image Credit: Ubisoft

But sometimes, validation comes from unexpected places. While the internet warriors are busy review-bombing and riding the “anti-woke” outrage bandwagon, the publishing director of one of gaming’s most celebrated titles of late quietly dropped an opinion that’s worth more than a thousand angry Reddit posts.

The question isn’t whether Shadows is historically accurate anymore—it’s whether the game is actually fun to play. And according to someone who helped deliver one of the most acclaimed RPGs in recent memory, the answer might surprise the outrage merchants.

When Larian Studios speaks, gamers should listen

When the publishing director...