"Assassin's Creed Shadows Sales Surge Despite Controversy"

Assassin’s Creed Shadows has stormed onto the scene with a triumphant launch, amassing over 1 million players within just 15 hours of its release. This remarkable achievement has propelled it to the top of the sales charts on Steam, eclipsing other recently released titles such as Monster Hunter Wilds and Split Fiction.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Opens To A Successful Launch

With Over 1 Million Players

Ubisoft proudly announced on the official Assassin’s Creed Shadows (AC Shadows) Twitter (X) account that the game had swiftly reached over 1 million players just 15 hours post-launch. This milestone underscores the game's immediate appeal and strong market performance.

Currently, AC Shadows holds the position of the top-selling game on Steam. Data from SteamDB indicates that the game achieved an all-time peak of 41,412 concurrent players on March 20. Additionally, it boasts a "Very Positive" rating on Steam, with 82% of user reviews being positive, reflecting a high level of player satisfaction.

While AC Shadows has enjoyed widespread acclaim, our review at Game8 awarded it a score of 66 out of 100. This rating reflects our observations that the game's mechanics could benefit from further refinement and its divergence from the traditional Assassin’s Creed formula. Despite these critiques, the game presents a vast, richly detailed world that showcases high production values. For a deeper dive into our assessment of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, feel free to explore our full review below!