YouTuber Criticizes YouTube for Removing Negative Assassin’s Creed Shadows Video Multiple Times

A prominent YouTuber is criticizing the video-sharing platform after it removed his negative review of the upcoming title, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, a staggering twelve times.

Initially announced in May 2024, Assassin’s Creed Shadows has faced numerous delays, with the latest postponement occurring on January 9, 2025. The highly anticipated game is now scheduled for release on March 20, 2025.

Since its announcement, content creators have produced countless long-form videos discussing the game. However, YouTuber Shohei Kondo has encountered significant obstacles with his recent upload.

YouTube Faces Backlash Over Video Removals

Kondo took to his X account to share evidence that his video, which protests against Assassin’s Creed Shadows, had been repeatedly taken down. He expressed his frustration, stating, “My YouTube video about protesting Assassin’s Creed Shadows is under ‘reporting’ attack! Every time the video is restored, it gets removed again within minutes!”

My YouTube video about protesting Assassin’s Creed Shadows are under “reporting” attack! Every time the video is back, after few minutes, it gets removed! Please fix this @TeamYouTube pic.twitter.com/PATFSMs5gV

— Shohei Kondo (@shoheikondo) January 26, 2025

The title of Kondo’s video read, “We HATE this game! Japanese reacts to Assassin’s Creed Shadows Gameplay.” He later shared images of his email filled with notifications from YouTube regarding the removals and his attempts to appeal.

In another update, he revealed, “The removed video is back up. Thank you to everyone who encouraged and supported me. The video has been removed 12 times (so far)! I contacted YouTube and also changed the title. Hopefully, it stays up this time! I spent all day fighting to get it back.”

The removed video is back up. Thank you to everyone who encouraged and supported me. The video has been removed 12 times (so far)! I contacted YouTube and also changed the title. Hopefully, it stays up this time! I spent all day fighting to get it back.pic.twitter.com/6IG8l5zagc

— Shohei Kondo (@shoheikondo) January 26, 2025

As his story gained traction, many users commented, expressing their astonishment at the video’s numerous takedowns. Some even suggested that Kondo consider sharing his content on X instead. Observations from users included:

“YouTube needs to address automated takedowns that result from mass reporting.”
“Let’s see how long it stays up this time. I hope it’s all fixed now, my friend.”
“I think it’s time to upload this type of content on X at least as a backup.”

Following the viral attention on Kondo’s posts, YouTube responded, confirming that the video was reinstated once again and assuring him, “We checked this again, and wanted to confirm that your video is reinstated for real this time. So sorry for all the trouble!”

@shoheikondo We checked this again, and wanted to confirm that your video is reinstated for real this time. So sorry for all the trouble!

— TeamYouTube (@TeamYouTube) January 27, 2025

With the March release date for Assassin’s Creed Shadows approaching, developers are sharing various updates about the game. As of January 23, a developer highlighted a significant feature that promises to revolutionize gameplay in this new installment compared to its predecessors.

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