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

Assassin’s Creed Shadows has made a remarkable impact right out of the gate, achieving over 1 million players within just 15 hours of its release. This stellar performance has propelled it to become the top-selling game on Steam, outpacing recent hits like Monster Hunter Wilds and Split Fiction.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Opens To A Successful Launch

With Over 1 Million Players

Assassin’s Creed Shadows (AC Shadows) has not only met but exceeded expectations with its launch. Ubisoft proudly shared via the game's official Twitter (X) account that AC Shadows surpassed the 1 million player mark a mere 15 hours after hitting the market.

Currently, AC Shadows holds the coveted position of the top-selling game on Steam. Data from SteamDB reveals that the game reached an all-time peak of 41,412 concurrent players on March 20. The community's reception on Steam has been overwhelmingly positive, with 82% of reviews rating the game as "Very Positive."

Despite its commercial success, our review at Game8 gave AC Shadows a score of 66 out of 100. We noted that while the game boasts an expansive world and high production values, certain mechanics require refinement and it deviates somewhat from the traditional Assassin’s Creed formula. For a deeper dive into our critique, be sure to check out our full review below!

In addition to its successful launch, AC Shadows also received a day-one silent patch aimed at enhancing gameplay and fixing minor issues, ensuring a smoother experience for all players.