In a recent interview with Game File, Ubisoft's spokesperson, Raphael Côté, addressed the controversy surrounding Elon Musk's tweet about the upcoming game, Assassin's Creed Shadows. Côté revealed that instead of engaging in a Twitter war, he chose to practice mindfulness and focus on the emotions the tweet generated.

Côté explained that Musk's comments saddened him, as he believed the tech billionaire was only fueling hatred. However, he decided not to respond directly to Musk, as he believed it would not serve the purpose of convincing people about Ubisoft's point of view as a team.

The controversy began when Musk criticized the presence of historical figure Yasuke in Assassin's Creed Shadows. Musk's tweet garnered attention from fans and skeptics alike, causing a stir within the gaming community. However, Côté emphasized that what Musk says does not reflect the game they are building.

Assassin's Creed has always incorporated historical figures into its fictional retelling of significant moments in history. Côté mentioned that even war criminal Henry Kissinger is portrayed as a villain in the franchise. Regarding Yasuke, Côté emphasized that the team extensively researched the feudal Japan setting and found that his mysterious history provided ample material for Ubisoft's unique take on the character.

Côté reassured fans that Assassin's Creed Shadows would make its case for Yasuke's presence within the first 12 minutes of gameplay. He stated that those who played the game would have a clearer understanding of the careful consideration and context applied throughout its development. Côté expressed his hope that players would approach the game with an open mind and judge it based on its merits as an Assassin's Creed title.

Assassin's Creed Shadows is set to be released on November 15th for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Players will have the opportunity to experience the first 12 minutes of the game and form their own opinions about Ubisoft's latest installment in the acclaimed franchise.

It remains to be seen how the controversy surrounding Elon Musk's tweet will impact the reception of Assassin's Creed Shadows. However, Ubisoft stands firm in their belief that the game represents their best work yet and invites players to take part in the immersive experience when it becomes available later this year.