Musk vs. Assassin’s Creed
- Elon Musk's criticism of Assassin's Creed Shadows sparks a sharp response from the game's official account.
- A dispute ignited on X, formerly Twitter, between Elon Musk and the team behind Assassin's Creed Shadows. The exchange followed Musk's critical remarks about the game.
- The controversy began after Grummz, described as a critic of modern game studies, shared a post alleging that Ubisoft compensates influencers to promote the game.
Musk,Assassin’s Creed Account Clash Over New Game
Table of Contents
- Musk,Assassin’s Creed Account Clash Over New Game
- Musk, Assassin’s Creed Account Clash Over New Game: A Q&A
- What sparked the conflict between Elon Musk and Assassin’s Creed?
- How did the Assassin’s Creed social media account respond to Elon Musk’s criticism?
- Who is Hasanabi,and why was he mentioned in this controversy?
- What was the initial criticism of the game before Musk’s comments?
- how has Assassin’s Creed Shadows performed since its release, according to Ubisoft?
- Understanding the Timeline of Events
Elon Musk‘s criticism of Assassin’s Creed Shadows sparks a sharp response from the game’s official account.
A dispute ignited on X, formerly Twitter, between Elon Musk and the team behind Assassin’s Creed Shadows. The exchange followed Musk’s critical remarks about the game.
The controversy began after Grummz, described as a critic of modern game studies, shared a post alleging that Ubisoft compensates influencers to promote the game. The post also mentioned streamer Hasanabi, who is reportedly playing Assassin’s Creed Shadows as part of a paid partnership. Grummz accused Ubisoft of supporting streamers who give space to terrorists,
referring to Hasanabi.
Musk joined the fray, calling Hasanabi a fraudster
and accusing him of promoting an appalling game just for money.
The Assassin’s Creed social media team responded:
That told you the guy who plays Path of exile 2 for you?
The post quickly gained traction, garnering thousands of reactions. Ubisoft has announced that Assassin’s Creed Shadows has reached over 2 million players, surpassing the initial numbers for Origins and Odyssey.
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Musk, Assassin’s Creed Account Clash Over New Game: A Q&A
What sparked the conflict between Elon Musk and Assassin’s Creed?
The conflict began on X (formerly Twitter) after Elon Musk criticized the new game, Assassin’s Creed Shadows.This followed a post by a critic of modern game studies alleging that Ubisoft compensates influencers to promote the game.The post mentioned streamer Hasanabi, who was reportedly playing Assassin’s Creed Shadows as part of a paid partnership.Musk then called Hasanabi a “fraudster” and accused him of promoting an “appalling game just for money.”
The official Assassin’s Creed account responded with a sharp comeback, seemingly referencing Musk’s own activities rather than directly defending the game’s quality. The account posted: “That told you the guy who plays Path of exile 2 for you?”.
Who is Hasanabi,and why was he mentioned in this controversy?
Hasanabi,also known as Hasan Piker,is a streamer who was mentioned in the context of this controversy as he was reportedly playing Assassin’s Creed Shadows as part of a paid partnership with the game’s developer,Ubisoft. Critics, including musk, accused him of promoting the game for financial gain.
What was the initial criticism of the game before Musk’s comments?
Before Musk’s comments, a critic named Grummz shared a post alleging that Ubisoft compensates influencers to promote the game. Grummz accused Ubisoft of supporting “streamers who give space to terrorists,” while referencing Hasanabi playing the game.
how has Assassin’s Creed Shadows performed since its release, according to Ubisoft?
Ubisoft has announced that Assassin’s Creed Shadows has reached over 2 million players, surpassing the initial numbers for both Assassin’s Creed Origins and Assassin’s Creed Odyssey. This indicates a strong initial reception for the game despite the controversy around it.
Understanding the Timeline of Events
| Event | Description |
| :————————————- | :—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— |
| Critic Post | Critic shares post accusing Ubisoft of paying influencers to promote Assassin’s Creed Shadows. |
| Hasanabi Involvement | Streamer Hasanabi is mentioned for playing the game as part of a paid partnership. |
| Musk’s criticism | Elon Musk calls Hasanabi a “fraudster” and the game “appalling.” |
| Assassin’s Creed Account Response | Official account responds to Musk’s criticism with a pointed remark related to Musk’s activities. |
| Ubisoft Player Numbers | Ubisoft announces Assassin’s Creed Shadows has surpassed the initial player numbers of Origins and odyssey, reaching over 2 million players. |