Ralph Ineson isn’t mincing words. The Assassin’s Creed actor, best known for his role as Charles Vane in Black Flag, has publicly slammed Ubisoft for canceling what could have been one of the franchise’s most daring titles — a game set during the American Civil War that tackled the issue of slavery head-on.

Ubisoft’s recent track record has been mixed. After the success and controversy surrounding Assassin’s Creed: Shadows — the studio’s first open-world adventure set in feudal Japan — the publisher has quietly scrapped another ambitious entry. The now-canceled project would have allowed players to take on the role of a former slave returning to the South to confront the rise of the Ku Klux Klan. According to journalist Stephen Totilo, development was progressing smoothly, with a passionate team eager to explore a sensitive yet historically rich chapter of American history.

However, Ubisoft reportedly pulled the plug over fears that the subject matter might prove “too controversial” in the current political climate in the United States. Insiders suggest that backlash over Shadows’ character representation — particularly the inclusion of Yasuke — made executives wary of igniting further debate. For many fans and developers, the cancellation represents a missed opportunity for the series to take a bold narrative risk.

Ralph Ineson’s Blunt Response: “Once Again, Screw You”

Among those disappointed is Ralph Ineson, who voiced Charles Vane in Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag and more recently portrayed Galactus in Fantastic Four: First Steps. A frequent critic of corporate hypocrisy in the entertainment industry, Ineson delivered a sharp response to Ubisoft’s decision: “Once again — screw you.” His statement, brief but scathing, quickly spread among fans frustrated by what they see as the company’s growing creative timidity.

Ineson has previously called out questionable industry practices — including the rising trend of agencies representing AI-generated “actors” like Tilly Norward from Xicoia Studios. This latest rebuke only reinforces his image as one of the few voices unafraid to challenge the gaming world’s power players. Many fans agree with him, lamenting that one of Assassin’s Creed’s most promising projects has been lost to corporate fear.

Whether this Civil War-set title will ever see the light of day is uncertain, but its cancellation has reignited a long-standing debate about Ubisoft’s willingness to confront difficult topics — and the franchise’s future direction in telling meaningful historical stories.

Source: 3djuegos