Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have become increasingly prominent in the chatter around the entire video game industry these days. While these efforts were once thought of as essential for fostering a more inclusive environment, people are coming to realize that there are instances where their implementation can feel forced or incongruent with the source material.
A recent example of this is Ubisoft's latest installment in the Assassin's Creed series: "Assassin's Creed: Shadows", which features a black samurai character in Sengoku-era Japan. This decision has sparked some obvious debate among fans and former industry insiders, highlighting the challenges of balancing DEI with... well.. historical authenticity. Even more controversy is happening over at Wikipedia right now over the historical representation of Samurai, leading to noticeable changes on the site. It is now diverging significantly from the traditional understanding of Samurai as disciplined warriors adhering to the Bushido code.

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