Ezio Auditore, Assassin's Creed's Iconic Protagonist, Wins Ubisoft Japan's Character Awards!
Ubisoft Japan's 30th-anniversary celebration culminated in a character popularity contest, and the results are in! Ezio Auditore da Firenze, the beloved protagonist of several Assassin's Creed titles, has emerged victorious. This online event, running from November 1st, 2024, allowed fans to vote for their top three favorite Ubisoft characters.
To celebrate Ezio's win, Ubisoft Japan has released exclusive content: a dedicated webpage featuring Ezio in a unique art style, and four free downloadable wallpapers (PC and mobile). Furthermore, a lucky 30 fans will receive an Ezio acrylic stand set, and 10 will win a massive 180cm Ezio body pillow!
The top ten characters are:
- 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 secured the top spot, surpassing Rainbow Six Siege and Watch Dogs. The Division and Far Cry followed in fourth and fifth place, respectively.