Ubisoft Japan: Assassin's Creed's Ezio Tops Character Poll

Ubisoft Japan's 30th Anniversary Character Awards Crowns Ezio Auditore!

Ezio Auditore da Firenze, the iconic Assassin's Creed protagonist, has emerged victorious in Ubisoft Japan's Character Awards, a celebratory event marking the company's three decades of game development. The online poll, which ran from November 1st, 2024, invited fans to vote for their top three favorite characters across Ubisoft's extensive game library.

The results, announced on Ubisoft Japan's official website and X (formerly Twitter), reveal Ezio as the undisputed champion. To honor this achievement, a dedicated webpage showcases Ezio in a unique artistic style, and four free digital wallpapers (available for PCs and smartphones) are now available for download. Furthermore, a lucky 30 fans will receive an exclusive Ezio acrylic stand set, while 10 exceptionally fortunate individuals will win a massive 180cm Ezio body pillow!

The top ten characters are:

1. Ezio Auditore da Firenze (Assassin's Creed II, Brotherhood, Revelations)
2. Aiden Pearce (Watch Dogs)
3. Edward 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 secured the top spot, outperforming Rainbow Six Siege and Watch Dogs. The Division and Far Cry followed in fourth and fifth place respectively.