Assassin's Creed Shadows Sales Thrive Amid Controversy

Assassin’s Creed Shadows reached over 1 million players within just 15 hours of its release, cementing its status as the top-selling game on Steam. Dive deeper to discover more about the game's triumphant 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 stormed onto the scene with a remarkable launch, hitting an impressive milestone right out of the gate. Ubisoft proudly shared on AC Shadows’ official X (formerly Twitter) account that the game surpassed 1 million players within a mere 15 hours of its release.

Currently, AC Shadows holds the crown as the top-selling game on Steam, outperforming other recently launched titles like Monster Hunter Wilds and Split Fiction. Data from SteamDB indicates that AC Shadows achieved an all-time peak of 41,412 concurrent players on March 20. The game has earned a "Very Positive" rating on Steam, with 82% of user reviews reflecting this sentiment.

However, at Game8, our review of AC Shadows gave it a score of 66 out of 100. We noted that while the game boasts an expansive world with high production values, its mechanics could benefit from further refinement, and it deviates somewhat from the traditional Assassin’s Creed formula. For a more detailed analysis, be sure to read our full review below!