It seems Ubisoft has responded to the controversy surrounding a shrine in Assassin’s Creed: Shadows. Back in February, a gameplay video went viral, showing a player testing the game’s destructibility system on a temple. The clip sparked outrage from some players, leading to a discussion in Japan’s parliament.
On March 18, Japanese authorities officially addressed the complaint in a live broadcast. The debate, which began at the 57:35 mark, featured three officials:
According to Italian outlet Multiplayer.it, Ubisoft has already responded to the parliamentary debate. The next patch will reportedly remove the ability to swing a sword inside shrines and "reduce the level of violence against unarmed NPCs."