Ubisoft has celebrated another significant player milestone for Assassin's Creed Shadows, though they have yet to disclose the game's sales figures. In a recent social media update, Ubisoft announced that Shadows has attracted 2 million players since its launch on March 20, doubling its day-one figure of 1 million players. This achievement has propelled Shadows past the launch numbers of both Assassin's Creed Origins and Odyssey, prompting Ubisoft to express gratitude with the message, "Thank you for joining the journey in Feudal Japan!"
While Ubisoft has not released specific sales data for Assassin's Creed Shadows, the game has become the top-selling title on Steam, marking Ubisoft's return to the platform after years of PC exclusivity on the Epic Games Store. At the time of this report, Shadows had reached a peak of 58,894 concurrent players on Steam, securing a spot in the top 30 most-played games on Valve's platform. This number is expected to increase over the game's opening weekend. For context, Origins peaked at 41,551 players on Steam over seven years ago, while Odyssey reached 62,069. Shadows is poised to potentially become the most-played Assassin's Creed game on Steam this weekend.Comparatively, BioWare's single-player RPG, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, which launched on Steam on October 31, 2024, achieved a peak of 89,418 players. It's important to note that the overall concurrent peak for Assassin's Creed Shadows will be higher, considering its availability on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S, though neither Sony nor Microsoft publicly share player numbers.
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Assassin's Creed Shadows faces immense global expectations for Ubisoft, especially following multiple delays and the underwhelming performance of last year's Star Wars Outlaws. Ubisoft has encountered numerous challenges recently, including high-profile flops, layoffs, studio closures, and game cancellations leading up to Shadows' release. The situation has become so dire that the Guillemot family and Ubisoft's largest shareholder are reportedly considering discussions with Tencent and other investors about a potential buyout 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 Shadows, making significant changes likely in response to feedback from Japanese politicians regarding the depiction of in-game temples and shrines. This issue was even raised by Japanese politician Hiroyuki Kada in an official government meeting, prompting a response from Japan's Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba.
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On Steam, Assassin's Creed Shadows has been well-received, 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, stating, "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 is available, including our Assassin's Creed Shadows walkthrough, an interactive map, and a guide to essential tips that the game doesn't explicitly mention.
