Ubisoft has celebrated another significant milestone for Assassin's Creed Shadows, announcing that the game has attracted 2 million players since its launch on March 20. This impressive figure marks a substantial increase from the 1 million players recorded on its first day. Ubisoft highlighted that this achievement has surpassed the launch performance of both Assassin's Creed Origins and Odyssey, emphasizing the game's strong start. They expressed their gratitude to the community with a message, "Thank you for joining the journey in Feudal Japan!"
While Ubisoft has not disclosed specific sales figures for Assassin's Creed Shadows, the game has emerged as the top-selling title on Steam. This is a notable achievement, especially since Ubisoft recently returned to Steam after a period of exclusivity on the Epic Games Store for PC launches. At the time of writing, Assassin's Creed Shadows had reached a peak of 58,894 concurrent players on Steam, securing its place among the top 30 most-played games on the platform. As the game progresses into its opening weekend, this number is expected to rise, potentially setting new records.For context, Assassin's Creed Origins achieved an all-time peak of 41,551 players on Steam, while Odyssey reached 62,069. Given these figures, it seems likely that Shadows will soon claim the title of the most-played Assassin's Creed game on Steam.
In comparison, BioWare's single-player RPG, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, which launched on Steam on October 31, 2024, saw a peak of 89,418 players. However, it's important to note that the true concurrent peak for Assassin's Creed Shadows will be significantly higher, considering its simultaneous launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S. Unfortunately, neither Sony nor Microsoft release player numbers publicly.
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Assassin's Creed Shadows faces immense global pressure to perform well for Ubisoft, following multiple delays and the commercial disappointment of last year's Star Wars Outlaws. The company has faced several challenges, including high-profile flops, layoffs, studio closures, and game cancellations leading up to Shadows' release. The situation at Ubisoft has become so dire that the founding Guillemot family and the company's largest shareholder are reportedly considering a buyout deal with Tencent and other investors to maintain control.
Moreover, Assassin's Creed Shadows has not been without its controversies, particularly in Japan. This week, IGN reported that Ubisoft released a day-one patch for the game, which made significant changes in response to concerns raised by some Japanese politicians regarding the depiction of temples and shrines. In a notable incident, Japanese politician Hiroyuki Kada addressed these concerns in an official government meeting, prompting a response from Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.
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On Steam, Assassin's Creed Shadows has been well-received by players, achieving a 'very positive' user review rating, with 81% of over 6,000 reviews being positive. IGN's review awarded the game an 8/10, praising it for refining the series' open-world mechanics and delivering one of the best experiences in the franchise to date. They noted, "By sharpening the edges of its existing systems, Assassin’s Creed Shadows creates one of the best versions of the open-world style it’s been honing for the last decade."
For those looking to explore the world of feudal Japan in Assassin's Creed Shadows, IGN offers a comprehensive guide, including a walkthrough, an interactive map, and insights into key elements the game doesn't explicitly explain.
