Assassin’s Creed Shadows reached over 1 million players within 15 hours of its release, making it the top-selling game on Steam. Read on to learn more about the game’s successful launch and its day-one silent patch.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Opens To A Successful Launch
With Over 1 Million Players
Assassin’s Creed Shadows (AC Shadows) achieved a remarkable launch, hitting a significant milestone right from day one. Ubisoft proudly shared on the official AC Shadows Twitter (X) account that the game surpassed 1 million players just 15 hours after its release.
Currently, AC Shadows holds the title of the top-selling game on Steam, outperforming other recently released hits like Monster Hunter Wilds and Split Fiction. According to SteamDB, AC Shadows reached an all-time peak of 41,412 concurrent players on March 20. The game enjoys a "Very Positive" rating on Steam, with 82% of user reviews being favorable.
At Game8, however, AC Shadows scored a 66 out of 100. Our review highlighted the need for further refinement in its mechanics and noted a departure from the traditional Assassin's Creed formula. Despite these points, the game offers a vast and richly produced world. For a deeper dive into our assessment of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, be sure to check out our full review below!
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