Ubisoft has celebrated another significant 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 notable increase from the 1 million players it achieved on its first day. Ubisoft proudly stated that this launch has surpassed the initial player counts of both Assassin’s Creed Origins and Odyssey, expressing gratitude to fans with a message: “Thank you for joining the journey in Feudal Japan!”
While Ubisoft has not disclosed specific sales numbers for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the game has claimed the top spot as the best-selling title on Steam. This achievement comes after Ubisoft's return to Steam following a period of exclusivity on the Epic Games Store for PC launches. At the time of writing, Assassin’s Creed Shadows has seen a peak of 58,894 concurrent players on Steam, placing it among the top 30 most-played games on the platform. Analysts anticipate that this number will climb even higher during the game's opening weekend.For context, Assassin’s Creed Origins peaked at 41,551 concurrent players on Steam, while Odyssey reached 62,069. Given these figures, it's 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, launched on Steam on October 31, 2024, and achieved a peak of 89,418 concurrent players. It's important to note that the total concurrent player count for Assassin’s Creed Shadows will be much higher, considering its simultaneous release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S. Unfortunately, neither Sony nor Microsoft release public player statistics.
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Assassin’s Creed Shadows faces immense pressure to succeed globally for Ubisoft, following multiple delays and the commercial disappointment of last year’s Star Wars Outlaws. Ubisoft has encountered several setbacks in recent times, including high-profile flops, layoffs, studio closures, and game cancellations leading up to the release of Shadows. The situation became so dire that the Guillemot family, founders of Ubisoft, and its largest shareholder are reportedly in discussions with Chinese conglomerate Tencent and other investors about a potential buyout that would allow them to retain control.
The launch of Assassin’s Creed Shadows was not without its controversies, particularly in Japan. This week, IGN reported that Ubisoft had released a day-one patch for the game, making significant changes in response to concerns raised by some Japanese politicians regarding the depiction of temples and shrines. In a notable government session, Hiroyuki Kada, a Japanese politician and member of the House of Councillors, brought up the issue of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, prompting a response from Japan's Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba.
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On Steam, Assassin’s Creed Shadows has been well-received by players, earning a 'very positive' user review rating with 81% of over 6,000 reviews being positive. IGN's review of Assassin’s Creed Shadows awarded it an 8/10, praising the game for refining its open-world mechanics: “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 eager to explore feudal Japan, our comprehensive Assassin’s Creed Shadows guide includes a detailed walkthrough, an interactive map, and insights into elements the game doesn't explicitly cover.
