Assassin’s Creed Shadows will be censored in Japan due to its gory combat
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Emma Walker
In a move to comply with Japanese regulations, the upcoming game Assassin’s Creed Shadows will be censored in Japan. The Japanese version, set for release on March 20, will not include the option for decapitations or dismemberment, as confirmed by Ubisoft. The decision, communicated via Ubisoft’s Japanese X / Twitter account, states that the game will have alterations to align with the regulations of Japan’s rating board. Changes include the removal of the ability to toggle amputation settings, making it permanently impossible to amputate the neck and limbs of enemies during gameplay. Ubisoft has also adjusted the depiction of “amputated body parts” and modified some Japanese voiceovers heard in the overseas versions. This type of censorship is not uncommon in Japan, with other popular titles like The Witcher 3 and The Last of Us also undergoing content adjustments for the market. This alteration for Assassin’s Creed Shadows reflects the country’s strict regulations surrounding violence, gore, and nudity in gaming content.
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