[Digital Foundry] Assassin's Creed Shadows Gameplay Trailer Breakdown: RT, 30FPS, Virtualised Geometry + More

I don't think Ubi went "woke" but it does seem kinda disrespectful IMO.

Imagine if in Assassins Creed Origins, the main playable character was white. There would be an uproar.

For what Assassins Creed is worth (and it isn't a lot, and hasn't been for a long time), the stories are about the history of the country, as much as the people within it.

To take the perspective away from a native citizen betrays that intent. If Ubi wanted a "fish out of water" character, they should have continued to elaborate on Desmond's story.