Ezio Auditore: Ubisoft Japan's Favorite Character!

Ubisoft Japan's 30th-anniversary celebration culminated in the announcement of their Character Awards, and the victor is none other than Assassin's Creed's iconic Ezio Auditore da Firenze! This online poll, running from November 1st, 2024, allowed fans to vote for their top three favorite characters across Ubisoft's extensive game library.

The results, revealed on Ubisoft Japan's website and X (formerly Twitter), showcase Ezio's enduring popularity. To celebrate, a dedicated webpage features Ezio in a unique artistic style, and four free digital wallpapers (for PC and mobile) are available for download. Furthermore, a lottery will award 30 lucky fans with an Ezio acrylic stand set, and 10 will receive an exclusive 180cm Ezio body pillow.

Beyond Ezio's triumph, the top ten characters were also revealed, highlighting a diverse range of Ubisoft's beloved creations. Here's the complete list:

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)

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 and Far Cry rounded out the top five franchises.