Ubisoft Japan's 30th Anniversary Character Awards Crowns Ezio Auditore!
Ezio Auditore da Firenze, the iconic Assassin's Creed protagonist, has emerged victorious in Ubisoft Japan's Character Awards, a celebratory event marking the company's three decades of game development. The online poll, which ran from November 1st, 2024, invited fans to vote for their top three favorite Ubisoft characters.
The results, revealed on Ubisoft Japan's official website and X (formerly Twitter), declared Ezio the champion. To celebrate this milestone, a dedicated webpage showcases Ezio in a unique artistic style, and four free digital wallpapers (PC and mobile) are available for download. A lucky 30 fans will also receive a special Ezio acrylic stand set, while 10 others will win an exclusive 180cm Ezio body pillow.
Beyond Ezio's triumph, the top ten characters were unveiled, showcasing a diverse range of Ubisoft's popular titles. Aiden Pearce from Watch Dogs secured second place, followed by Edward Kenway from Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag.
Here's the complete Top 10:
- Ezio Auditore da Firenze (Assassin's Creed II, Brotherhood, Liberation)
- Aiden Pearce (Watch Dogs)
- Edward James 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 parallel poll for most popular franchise, Assassin's Creed also claimed the top spot, surpassing Rainbow Six Siege and Watch Dogs. The Division series came in fourth, with Far Cry rounding out the top five.
