Assassin's Creed Shadows Sales Remain Strong Amid Controversy

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Opens To A Successful Launch

With Over 1 Million Players

Assassin’s Creed Shadows (AC Shadows) has achieved a remarkable launch, quickly amassing over 1 million players within just 15 hours of its release. Ubisoft proudly shared this milestone on the game's official Twitter (X) account, highlighting the strong start for this latest installment in the iconic franchise.

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

At Game8, our review of AC Shadows awarded it a score of 66 out of 100. While we noted that the game's mechanics could benefit from further refinement and that it diverges somewhat from the traditional Assassin's Creed formula, it nonetheless offers a vast and richly produced world. For a deeper dive into our analysis of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, be sure to read our full review below!