Assassin's Creed Shadows Sales Remain Strong Amid Controversy

Assassin’s Creed Shadows has stormed onto the gaming scene, achieving a remarkable feat by surpassing 1 million players within just 15 hours of its release. This impressive milestone underscores the game's successful launch, cementing its position as the top-selling game on Steam. Dive deeper to discover more about the game's launch and the day-one silent patch that accompanied it.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Opens To A Successful Launch

With Over 1 Million Players

Assassin’s Creed Shadows (AC Shadows) has made a significant impact right from its debut. Ubisoft proudly shared on the game's official Twitter (X) account that AC Shadows attracted over 1 million players in just 15 hours post-launch.

Currently, AC Shadows holds the crown as the top-selling title on Steam, outperforming other recently released hits like Monster Hunter Wilds and Split Fiction. Data from SteamDB indicates that the game reached an all-time peak of 41,412 concurrent players on March 20. On Steam, AC Shadows boasts a "Very Positive" rating, with 82% of its reviews being positive.

Here at Game8, our review of AC Shadows awarded it a score of 66 out of 100. This rating reflects the need for further refinement in its mechanics and a slight deviation from the traditional Assassin’s Creed formula. Despite these critiques, the game shines with its expansive world and high production values. For a comprehensive look at our analysis, be sure to read our full review below!