Ubisoft Japan's 30th Anniversary Character Awards: Ezio Auditore Reigns Supreme!

Ezio Auditore da Firenze, the iconic Assassin's Creed protagonist, has won Ubisoft Japan's Character Awards! This online competition, celebrating Ubisoft Japan's three decades of game development, saw fans vote for their top three favorite characters from across Ubisoft's extensive catalog. The voting period ran from November 1st, 2024.

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 page featuring Ezio in a unique art style has been created. Fans can also download four free digital wallpapers (for PC and smartphones) featuring the celebrated assassin. A lucky 30 will receive an exclusive Ezio acrylic stand set, while 10 will win a massive 180cm Ezio body pillow!

Beyond Ezio's triumph, the top ten characters were revealed, showcasing a diverse range of Ubisoft's beloved characters. 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:

1. Ezio Auditore da Firenze (Assassin's Creed II, Assassin's Creed Brotherhood, Assassin's Creed 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)

In a parallel competition for most popular game franchise, Assassin's Creed also claimed the top spot, outperforming Rainbow Six Siege and Watch Dogs. The Division and Far Cry rounded out the top five.