News of Assassin's Creed Japan setting has fans equal parts excited and hesitant

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Some are overjoyed, while others are mindful of Ghost of Tsushima

An assassin on the roof of Assassin's Creed Codename Red
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Ubisoft finally announced an Assassin's Creed game set in Japan, and fans have some mixed reactions.

Earlier today at the Ubisoft Forward showcase, Assassin's Creed Codename Red was announced, a game set in the Feudal-era Japan. This is the first time the Ubisoft series has ventured into Japan, after previously heading east to China, and as you can see from the various reactions below, fans are really pleased with the reaction.

A bit of background if you're unaware: to put it lightly, Assassin's Creed fans have been asking for the series to head to Japan for nigh on over a decade at this point. Ever since the Assassin's Creed series first switched up locations with the second entry heading to Italy, fans have been clamouring for a game to head to Japan.

And now, over a decade later, Assassin's Creed players have finally got their wish. However, there's definitely a feeling among some fans that with 2020's Ghost of Tsushima taking place in Japan, Assassin's Creed Codename Red has some what had its thunder stolen.

Some Assassin's Creed fans are definitely a little weary of the series taking on the Japanese setting after Sucker Punch ventured their two years ago. That's not to say that Codename Red can't succeed in the wake of Ghost of Tsushima, but there's definitely a sense from fans that the new game has some work to do in pitting itself against Tsushima.

Ubisoft also announced Assassin's Creed Mirage, the next mainline game in the series set in Baghdad starring a younger Basim.

Hirun Cryer
Hirun Cryer

Hirun Cryer is a freelance reporter and writer with Gamesradar+ based out of U.K. After earning a degree in American History specializing in journalism, cinema, literature, and history, he stepped into the games writing world, with a focus on shooters, indie games, and RPGs, and has since been the recipient of the MCV 30 Under 30 award for 2021. In his spare time he freelances with other outlets around the industry, practices Japanese, and enjoys contemporary manga and anime.