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 game's first day. Ubisoft highlighted that this number surpasses the launch figures of both Assassin’s Creed Origins and Odyssey, expressing gratitude to fans with the message, "Thank you for joining the journey in Feudal Japan!"
Despite this success, Ubisoft has not yet disclosed specific sales figures for Assassin’s Creed Shadows. However, the game has quickly become the top-selling title on Steam, where Ubisoft recently resumed sales after a period of exclusivity on the Epic Games Store. At the time of this article's publication, Assassin’s Creed Shadows boasted 58,894 concurrent players on Steam, securing a spot in the top 30 most-played games on Valve’s platform. This peak is anticipated to rise further over the game's opening weekend.
For context, Assassin’s Creed Origins achieved a peak of 41,551 concurrent players on Steam, while Odyssey reached 62,069. Given these numbers, it seems likely that Shadows will soon claim the title of the most-played Assassin’s Creed game on Steam.
It's important to note that the total concurrent player 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 public player numbers.
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Assassin's Creed Shadows faces immense global pressure to succeed for Ubisoft, following multiple delays and the disappointing sales of last year’s Star Wars Outlaws. Ubisoft has encountered several challenges recently, including high-profile flops, layoffs, studio closures, and game cancellations leading up to Shadows' release. The situation became so dire that the Guillemot family, Ubisoft's founders and largest shareholders, are reportedly in discussions with Tencent and other investors about a potential buyout to maintain control.
The game itself has not been without controversy, particularly in Japan. This week, IGN reported that Ubisoft released a day-one patch for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, addressing concerns from some Japanese politicians about the depiction of in-game temples and shrines. In a notable exchange, Japanese politician Hiroyuki Kada raised the issue in an official government meeting, 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 of Assassin’s Creed Shadows awarded it an 8/10, praising the game for refining its existing systems and delivering one of the best open-world experiences in the series.
For those eager to explore feudal Japan, our comprehensive Assassin's Creed Shadows guide offers a detailed walkthrough, an interactive map, and insights into crucial aspects the game doesn't explicitly mention.
