Ubisoft has celebrated another significant milestone for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, announcing that the game has reached 2 million players since its release on March 20, a notable increase from the 1 million players it saw on launch day. This achievement marks a stronger launch than both Assassin’s Creed Origins and Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, as Ubisoft expressed their gratitude to fans, stating, "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 become the top-selling title on Steam. This is a significant return for Ubisoft to the platform after years of PC exclusivity on the Epic Games Store. At the time of writing, *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* boasts 58,894 concurrent players on Steam, securing a spot in the top 30 most-played games on Valve's platform. With the weekend approaching, it's anticipated that this peak will increase.For context, Assassin’s Creed Origins reached an all-time Steam peak of 41,551 players over seven years ago, while Assassin’s Creed Odyssey hit 62,069. Given these figures, Assassin’s Creed Shadows is on track to potentially become the most-played game on Steam over the upcoming weekend.
In comparison, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, BioWare’s single-player RPG, launched on Steam on October 31, 2024, and achieved a peak of 89,418 players. It's important to note that the total concurrent peak for Assassin’s Creed Shadows will be much higher when including players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S, although Sony and Microsoft do not release public player numbers.
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Assassin’s Creed Shadows faces immense global pressure to succeed for Ubisoft, especially following the multiple delays and the commercial disappointment of Star Wars Outlaws last year. Ubisoft has encountered several challenges recently, including high-profile flops, layoffs, studio closures, and game cancellations leading up to the release of Assassin’s Creed Shadows. The situation at Ubisoft became so dire that the Guillemot family, the company's founders, and its largest shareholder are reportedly considering talks with Chinese conglomerate Tencent and other investors about a potential buyout to retain control.
Moreover, Assassin’s Creed Shadows has not been without its own controversies, particularly in Japan. This week, IGN reported 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 is receiving positive feedback, with an 81% 'very positive' user review rating from over 6,000 reviews. 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 the world of feudal Japan in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, be sure to check out our comprehensive Assassin's Creed Shadows guide, including our Assassin's Creed Shadows walkthrough, our detailed Assassin's Creed Shadows Interactive Map, and our guide to all the crucial things Assassin’s Creed Shadows doesn’t tell you.
