The list of PR challenges for Assassin's Creed Shadows continues to grow following its release. This time, the issue stems from an unexpected source: the game's internal files.

A user named shin took to social media after examining the game's folder structure and discovered something they deemed troubling. According to shin, the way Japan was referenced in the files constitutes a racist act:

In the game files, Japan is labeled as 'JAP.' The standard country code for Japan is 'JPN.' The ISO code for the Japanese language is 'ja.' The anti-Japanese racist company Ubi went out of their way to add the letter 'p' for 'JAP' when they could have simply used 'ja.'

The term "JAP" is widely considered offensive due to its historical use as a derogatory slur against Japanese people during wartime periods, particularly in Western countries.

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This discovery has sparked outrage among some players who view it as a deliberate slight by Ubisoft. While it’s unclear whether this was an intentional decision or an oversight, the incident adds another layer of criticism to Assassin's Creed Shadows , which has faced numerous controversies since its launch.

As debates around cultural sensitivity and representation continue to shape the gaming industry, Ubisoft now faces yet another challenge in addressing these concerns while maintaining trust with its global audience.

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