Ubisoft has celebrated another significant milestone for Assassin's Creed Shadows, announcing that the game has attracted 2 million players since its launch on March 20. This marks a notable increase from the 1 million players reported on the game's first day. Ubisoft highlighted that this achievement surpasses the initial launches of both Assassin's Creed Origins and Odyssey, expressing gratitude to fans with the message, "Thank you for joining the journey in Feudal Japan!"
While Ubisoft has not disclosed specific sales figures for Assassin's Creed Shadows, the game has quickly become the top-selling title on Steam. Ubisoft's return to Steam after years of PC exclusivity on the Epic Games Store has evidently paid off. At the time of this article's publication, Assassin's Creed Shadows boasted 58,894 concurrent players on Steam, securing its place among the top 30 most-played games on Valve's platform. It is anticipated that this peak will rise further over the opening weekend.
For context, Assassin's Creed Origins reached an all-time peak of 41,551 players on Steam over seven years ago, while Odyssey hit 62,069. Given these numbers, it's likely that Assassin's Creed Shadows will soon become the most-played game on Steam this weekend. However, the true concurrent peak for Shadows will be much higher, considering its availability on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S as well, though neither Sony nor Microsoft publicly share player numbers.
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Assassin's Creed Shadows faces immense global pressure to perform well for Ubisoft, following multiple delays and the underwhelming sales of last year's Star Wars Outlaws. Ubisoft has encountered several challenges in recent times, including high-profile flops, layoffs, studio closures, and game cancellations leading up to the release of Assassin's Creed Shadows. The situation became so dire that Ubisoft's founding Guillemot family and largest shareholder are reportedly in discussions with Chinese mega-corp Tencent and other investors about a potential buyout that would allow them to retain control.
Additionally, Assassin's Creed Shadows has not been without its controversies, particularly in Japan. This week, IGN confirmed that Ubisoft released a day-one patch for the game, addressing concerns raised by some Japanese politicians regarding the depiction of in-game temples and shrines. In a significant development, Japanese politician Hiroyuki Kada brought up Assassin's Creed Shadows during 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 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, commending the game for refining its existing systems and creating one of the best open-world experiences in the series over the last decade.
For those eager to explore the world of feudal Japan in Assassin's Creed Shadows, be sure to check out our comprehensive guide. This includes our detailed walkthrough, an interactive map, and insights into all the crucial elements the game doesn't explicitly tell you.
