Assassin’s Creed’s Ezio is Ubisoft Japan’s Most Popular Character

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 success. The online poll, which ran from November 1st, 2024, allowed 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), revealed Ezio as the overwhelming favorite. To honor this achievement, a dedicated webpage showcases Ezio in a unique artistic style, and four free downloadable wallpapers (PC and mobile) are available for fans. A lucky 30 participants will receive a special Ezio acrylic stand set, while 10 will win an exclusive 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)

A parallel poll for most popular game franchise also saw Assassin's Creed claim the top spot, ahead of Rainbow Six Siege and Watch Dogs. The Division and Far Cry rounded out the top five franchises.