Assassin's Creed Shadows Sales Remain Strong Despite Controversy

Assassin’s Creed Shadows has soared to remarkable heights with its launch, amassing over 1 million players within just 15 hours of release. This impressive milestone was shared by Ubisoft on the official Assassin’s Creed Shadows (AC Shadows) Twitter (X) account, highlighting the game's immediate success.

Currently, AC Shadows is dominating the charts as the top-selling game on Steam, surpassing recent 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 enjoys a "Very Positive" rating on Steam, with 82% of the reviews being positive, reflecting strong player satisfaction.

At Game8, our review of AC Shadows gave it a score of 66 out of 100. While we noted that the game's mechanics could benefit from further refinement and observed a departure from the traditional Assassin’s Creed formula, we recognized its expansive world and high production values. For a deeper dive into our assessment, feel free to explore our detailed review below.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Opens To A Successful Launch

With Over 1 Million Players

The launch of Assassin’s Creed Shadows has been nothing short of phenomenal, quickly reaching over 1 million players and securing its position as the top-selling game on Steam. This success story is complemented by a day-one silent patch, ensuring players have the best possible experience from the start.