Ubisoft Cancels Civil War Assassin's Creed Over Political Concerns

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Ubisoft reportedly canceled an Assassin's Creed game set in 1860s America about fighting the Klan, citing concerns over political tensions and the current American climate, reflecting the company's hesitation to tackle sensitive historical topics in the US.
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