Ubisoft Japan's 30th Anniversary Character Awards: Ezio Auditore Takes the Crown!
Ubisoft Japan's recent Character Awards, celebrating their 30th anniversary, declared Assassin's Creed's iconic Ezio Auditore da Firenze the most popular character across their entire game catalog! The online vote, running from November 1st, 2024, saw fans selecting their top three favorite characters from the Ubisoft Japan library.
The results, announced on Ubisoft Japan's official website and X (formerly Twitter), revealed Ezio as the clear winner. To celebrate, a special page featuring Ezio in a unique art style has been launched, alongside 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 massive 180cm Ezio body pillow!
Beyond Ezio's triumph, the top ten characters were also revealed, showcasing a diverse range of Ubisoft's beloved characters. Aiden Pearce (Watch Dogs) secured second place, followed by Edward Kenway (Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag).
Top Ten Characters:
- 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 separate franchise poll, Assassin's Creed also claimed the top spot, surpassing Rainbow Six Siege and Watch Dogs. The Division and Far Cry rounded out the top five franchises.
