Ubisoft has celebrated another significant milestone for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, reporting that the game has now reached 2 million players since its launch on March 20. This impressive number is up from the 1 million players on its debut day, indicating a strong and growing interest in the title. Ubisoft highlighted that Shadows has surpassed the launch figures of both Assassin’s Creed Origins and Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, expressing their gratitude to the players with a message: "Thank you for joining the journey in Feudal Japan!"
While Ubisoft has yet to disclose specific sales figures for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, the game has already claimed the top spot on Steam, marking Ubisoft's return to the platform after a period of exclusivity on the Epic Games Store. At the time of this article’s publication, *Shadows* boasted 58,894 concurrent players on Steam, placing it among the top 30 most-played games on Valve’s platform. Analysts expect this peak to climb even higher over the opening weekend.For context, Assassin’s Creed Origins reached an all-time peak of 41,551 players on Steam, while Odyssey hit 62,069. Given these comparisons, it's likely that Shadows will soon claim the title of the most-played Assassin’s Creed game on Steam.
In related news, BioWare's single-player RPG Dragon Age: The Veilguard launched on Steam on October 31, 2024, and achieved a peak of 89,418 players, showcasing the platform's capacity for high player engagement with new releases.
It's important to note that Assassin’s Creed Shadows is also available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S, with concurrent player numbers likely to be significantly higher across all platforms combined, though these figures are not publicly disclosed by Sony or Microsoft.
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Assassin’s Creed Shadows faces substantial expectations from Ubisoft, especially following delays and the disappointing performance of Star Wars Outlaws last year. The company has faced several challenges, including high-profile flops, layoffs, studio closures, and game cancellations. The situation has become so dire that Ubisoft's founding Guillemot family and its largest shareholder are reportedly considering a buyout deal with investors like Tencent to maintain control.
The release of Assassin’s Creed Shadows has not been without controversy, particularly in Japan. This week, IGN reported that Ubisoft had released a day-one patch for the game, addressing concerns raised by some Japanese politicians about the depiction of in-game temples and shrines. The issue was significant enough to be discussed in an official government meeting, where Japanese politician Hiroyuki Kada and Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba engaged in a notable exchange.
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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 as "one of the best versions of the open-world style it’s been honing for the last decade" due to its refined systems.
For those eager to explore feudal Japan, be sure to check out our comprehensive Assassin's Creed Shadows guide, which includes a detailed walkthrough, an interactive map, and essential tips that the game itself doesn't explicitly mention.
