Ubisoft just recently announced that it is delaying Assassin’s Creed Shadows once again. The gaming giant is still not satisfied with the game’s quality and now wants the team working on it to implement player feedback for more improvements.

However, the next release date seems to have triggered another controversy. “Tokyo Subway Sarin Attack”, one of the worst domestic terror attacks, took place in Japan on March 20, 1995.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is also releasing on the same date now.

Why it matters: People were quick to notice this similarity, and it triggered another controversy. This might not be intended, but it proves that Ubisoft’s upcoming title can’t catch a break no matter what.
Assassin's Creed Shadows Delayed AgainUbisoft Has Delayed AC Shadows For The Second Time
For those unaware, the Tokyo Subway Sarin Attack was a brutal crime where some members of the Aum Shinrikyo cult released nerve gas into the Tokyo Subway. This incident caused 13 people to lose their lives and injured thousands of innocent bystanders.

That is why it is considered one of the worst and major domestic attacks in the history of Japan. So, Ubisoft releasing AC Shadows on a similar date has not received a positive reception from the fandom, and it is pretty obvious why.

Ubisoft’s blatantly disrespecting Japan again with this date. I feel that the DEI people within the company intentionally chose this date to spite the Japanese.

-Twitter User

Assassin's Creed ShadowsAssassin’s Creed Shadows Is Facing Yet Another Controversy
Before this, fans were claiming that Ubisoft was releasing AC Shadows during Black History Month due to the game’s male lead, Yasuke. Fans were quick to call out the company yet again.

Missing Black history month and releasing a offensive culture appropriative game on a tragic Japanese date. We might witness the first game with negative sales

Others are claiming that Ubisoft is doing this to make the Japanese fandom angry but it seems like a reach. The company’s condition is already very sensitive as it could potentially go bankrupt this year.

So, Ubisoft deliberately releasing the game on such a date would put it in harm’s way, which is why it doesn’t seem intentional.