"Assassin's Creed Shadows Sales Remain Strong Amid Controversy"

Assassin’s Creed Shadows reached over 1 million players within just 15 hours of its release, catapulting it to the top of Steam's best-sellers list. Dive in to discover more about the game's triumphant launch and the silent patch that accompanied it on day one.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Opens To A Successful Launch

With Over 1 Million Players

Assassin’s Creed Shadows (AC Shadows) has made a spectacular debut, hitting a remarkable milestone shortly after its launch. Ubisoft proudly shared on AC Shadows' official Twitter (X) account that the game had amassed over 1 million players in a mere 15 hours post-launch.

Currently, AC Shadows stands as the top-selling game on Steam, surpassing recently released hits like Monster Hunter Wilds and Split Fiction. Data from SteamDB indicates that AC Shadows achieved an all-time peak of 41,412 concurrent players on March 20. The game boasts a "Very Positive" rating on Steam, with an impressive 82% of reviews being positive.

However, at Game8, AC Shadows was given a score of 66 out of 100. This rating reflects our view that while the game offers an expansive world and high production values, its mechanics require further refinement, and it deviates somewhat from the series' traditional formula. For a deeper dive into our analysis of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, be sure to read our full review below!