Ezio Auditore: Ubisoft Japan's Favorite Character

Ubisoft Japan's 30th-anniversary celebration culminated in a character popularity contest, and the results are in! Ezio Auditore da Firenze, the iconic protagonist of the Assassin's Creed series, has emerged victorious. This online event, which ran from November 1st, 2024, allowed fans to vote for their top three favorite characters across Ubisoft's extensive game library.

To mark Ezio's triumph, Ubisoft Japan has unveiled a special webpage featuring the character in a unique artistic style. Fans can also download four free digital wallpapers (for PC and smartphones) showcasing Ezio. Furthermore, a lottery will award 30 lucky participants with an Ezio acrylic stand set, and 10 will receive an exclusive 180cm Ezio body pillow.

The top ten characters are:

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)

A separate poll for most popular game franchise also saw Assassin's Creed claim the top spot, surpassing Rainbow Six Siege and Watch Dogs. The Division and Far Cry followed in fourth and fifth place respectively.