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

Assassin’s Creed Shadows has soared to remarkable heights with its launch, amassing over 1 million players within just 15 hours of its release. This impressive feat propelled it to the top of the Steam sales charts, outpacing recent hits like Monster Hunter Wilds and Split Fiction. Ubisoft proudly shared this milestone on the official Assassin’s Creed Shadows (AC Shadows) Twitter (X) account, celebrating the game's rapid success.

As of the latest data, AC Shadows boasts an all-time peak of 41,412 concurrent players, a record set on March 20, according to SteamDB. The game has earned a "Very Positive" rating on Steam, with 82% of user reviews reflecting this sentiment, showcasing strong community approval.

Despite its commercial success, AC Shadows received a more tempered response from Game8, where it scored 66 out of 100. Our review highlighted the need for mechanical improvements and noted a departure from the series' traditional formula. However, we acknowledged the game's expansive world and high production values. For a deeper dive into our analysis, feel free to check out our full review below!

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Opens To A Successful Launch

With Over 1 Million Players

Assassin’s Creed Shadows (AC Shadows) saw a successful launch, reaching an impressive milestone on its first day since release. Ubisoft announced on AC Shadows’ official Twitter (X) account that the game has reached over 1 million players within 15 hours after launch.

As of writing, AC Shadows is now the top-selling game on Steam, beating out recently released popular games such as Monster Hunter Wilds and Split Fiction. According to SteamDB, AC Shadows has an all-time peak of 41,412 concurrent players back on March 20. The game is tagged as "Very Positive" in its reviews on Steam, with 82% of all reviews being positive.

Here at Game8, however, AC Shadows received an overall score of 66 out of 100 due to its mechanics needing further improvements and the game’s departure from the series’ standard. Regardless, it still delivered an expansive world with high production value. For more on our thoughts on Assassin’s Creed Shadows, check out our review below!