Assassin’s Creed’s Ezio is Ubisoft Japan’s Most Popular Character

Ezio Auditore: Ubisoft Japan's Favorite Character

Ubisoft Japan's 30th-anniversary celebration culminated in the announcement of their Character Awards, with Assassin's Creed's Ezio Auditore da Firenze securing the top spot! This online poll, open from November 1st, 2024, allowed fans to vote for their three favorite characters across Ubisoft's game library.

The results, revealed on Ubisoft Japan's website and X (formerly Twitter), showcased Ezio's enduring popularity. To celebrate, a special page featuring Ezio in a unique art style has been launched, along with four free downloadable wallpapers (PC and mobile). Furthermore, a lottery will award 30 lucky fans with an Ezio acrylic stand set, and 10 will receive a limited-edition 180cm Ezio body pillow.

Beyond Ezio's triumph, the top ten characters were unveiled:

1. Ezio Auditore da Firenze (Assassin's Creed II, Brotherhood, Liberation)
2. Aiden Pearce (Watch Dogs)
3. Edward James 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)

A separate poll for most popular franchise saw Assassin's Creed claim the top spot, followed by Rainbow Six Siege and Watch Dogs. The Division and Far Cry rounded out the top five.