Ubisoft has celebrated another milestone for Assassin's Creed Shadows, announcing that the game has reached 2 million players since its launch on March 20. This impressive figure marks a significant increase from the 1 million players reported on the first day of release. Ubisoft highlighted that this surpasses the launch performance of both Assassin's Creed Origins and Odyssey, expressing gratitude to players for joining the journey through Feudal Japan.
Despite this success, Ubisoft has yet to disclose specific sales figures for Assassin's Creed Shadows. However, it's noteworthy that the game has become the top-selling title on Steam, where Ubisoft recently made a comeback after years of exclusivity on the Epic Games Store. At the time of writing, Assassin's Creed Shadows has achieved a concurrent player peak of 58,894 on Steam, placing it within the top 30 most-played games on Valve's platform. Analysts predict that this number could rise further over the opening weekend, potentially surpassing the all-time Steam peaks of Origins (41,551) and Odyssey (62,069).
For context, BioWare's Dragon Age: The Veilguard, which launched on Steam on October 31, 2024, reached a peak of 89,418 players. It's important to remember that the true concurrent player peak for Assassin's Creed Shadows will likely be higher, considering its availability on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S, although neither Sony nor Microsoft release player numbers.
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The success of Assassin's Creed Shadows is crucial for Ubisoft, especially following multiple delays and the disappointing sales 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 became so dire that Ubisoft's founding Guillemot family and largest shareholder have reportedly been exploring discussions with Tencent and other investors about a potential buyout that would allow them to retain control.
Assassin's Creed Shadows itself has not been without controversy, particularly in Japan. Recently, IGN reported that Ubisoft released a day-one patch addressing concerns from some Japanese politicians regarding the depiction of temples and shrines in the game. This issue was even raised in an official government meeting by Japanese politician Hiroyuki Kada, prompting a response from Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.
On Steam, Assassin's Creed Shadows has received 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 existing systems to create one of the best versions of the open-world style Ubisoft has developed over the past decade.
For those eager to explore feudal Japan, IGN offers a comprehensive Assassin's Creed Shadows guide, including a detailed walkthrough, an interactive map, and insights into essential tips the game doesn't explicitly mention.
