Assassin’s Creed Shadows has hit the market running, drawing in a sizable crowd and receiving positive feedback from players who might have had their doubts due to the game’s multiple postponements.
In a recent message posted on Reddit, the Ubisoft team behind Shadows expressed their gratitude for the community’s discussions about the game. They appreciated the fan conversations which, unsurprisingly, had been less contentious than the debates surrounding it over the past year. Much of the discourse had centered on the portrayal of Japanese culture in the game, with concerns coming from those within the culture itself, intertwined with irrational complaints from individuals displeased with the depiction of a black samurai. All this was amidst wider uncertainties regarding Ubisoft’s trajectory.
Nonetheless, the Shadows team seems to have appreciated the feedback on the game’s subreddit in the days following its release. “This weekend, many of us on the Dev Team spent time reading your reactions across the Assassin’s Creed subreddit — and we just want to say thank you,” the developers shared in a heartfelt post. “The sheer amount of love and positivity we’ve received has been incredibly heartwarming.
Seeing your excitement, your thoughtful insights, and your enjoyment has been incredibly fulfilling for us. After years of dedication, there’s nothing more satisfying than witnessing the community engage with our creation. Although we may not respond directly, rest assured that we are paying attention. The entire Dev Team has been immersed in your posts — the celebrations, the feedback, the theories — and it’s been truly inspiring. It motivates us and aids in our ongoing improvements.
Thank you for being part of this journey with us. The adventure is just beginning for Shadows, and we’re eager to watch the game evolve with your input.”
The developers wrapped up their message with a playful nod to the series, quoting a well-loved phrase: “Where other men blindly follow the truth, remember…nothing is true.”
If this sounds familiar, it’s because it’s a line from the Assassin’s Creed ethos — a little something shared with Ezio in AC2 just before an unfortunate incident involving his finger.
If you’re eager to voice any concerns about Shadows, there’s no need to wait for official responses. You can dive into the world of mods, where enthusiasts are already offering preliminary tweaks and enhancements.
