The Japanese version of Assassin’s Creed Shadows will see changes made to meet the demands of the country’s CERO video game rating agency. The game is rated CERO Z in Japan, indicating it is suitable only for mature audiences aged 18 and above.

However, even adults won’t be able to witness dismemberment scenes, such as the cutting off of necks and limbs, which will be disabled in the Japanese release. Other regions will retain the option to toggle such features. Furthermore, depictions of wounds will also be adjusted.

This decision is not unprecedented, as CERO has previously restricted violent content in other games, such as Resident Evil Village and The Callisto Protocol. Alongside the visual edits, modifications are also being made to the audio in the game. However, specific details about the audio changes have not yet been disclosed.

Additionally, it has been reported that the Japanese Steam page for the game recently altered its description of the character Yasuke, changing his title from ‘samurai’ to a more ambiguous reference as ‘a warrior worth a thousand men.’ This alteration seems to reflect broader concerns regarding historical representation and sensitivity in gaming content.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is slated for release on March 20.