Assassin's Creed Shadows Hits 2 Million Players 2 Days After Release, Ubisoft Says It’s Now Surpassed Origins and Odyssey Launches

Ubisoft has celebrated another player milestone for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, reporting that the game has reached 2 million players since its launch on March 20. This impressive figure is a significant increase from the 1 million players recorded on the first day of release. Ubisoft proudly noted that this number surpasses the launch figures of both Assassin’s Creed Origins and Odyssey, emphasizing the game's success by stating, "Thank you for joining the journey in Feudal Japan!"

While Ubisoft has yet to disclose specific sales figures for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the game has secured the top spot on Steam, marking Ubisoft's successful return to the platform after years of exclusivity on the Epic Games Store. At the time of writing, the game boasted 58,894 concurrent players on Steam, placing it within the top 30 most-played games on Valve's platform. This peak is anticipated to rise over the opening weekend, potentially outstripping the all-time Steam peaks of Origins (41,551) and Odyssey (62,069).

For context, BioWare's single-player RPG, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, launched on Steam on October 31, 2024, and reached a peak of 89,418 players. It's important to note that the total concurrent peak for Assassin’s Creed Shadows will be much higher, considering its simultaneous launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S, although neither Sony nor Microsoft publicly release player numbers.

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25 ImagesAssassin's Creed Shadows faces significant expectations from Ubisoft, particularly after multiple delays and the underwhelming sales of Star Wars Outlaws last year. Ubisoft has encountered numerous challenges, including high-profile flops, layoffs, studio closures, and game cancellations leading up to Shadows' release. The situation became so dire that the Guillemot family and Ubisoft's largest shareholder are reportedly in discussions with Tencent and other investors about a potential buyout to retain control.

The game has not been without controversy, particularly in Japan. IGN confirmed that Ubisoft released a day-one patch for Assassin’s Creed Shadows addressing concerns about in-game temples and shrines following feedback from Japanese politicians. This week, Hiroyuki Kada, a member of the House of Councillors of Japan, brought up the issue during an official government meeting, and Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba responded to the concerns.

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On Steam, Assassin's Creed Shadows is receiving positive feedback, maintaining a 'very positive' user review rating with 81% of over 6,000 reviews marked as positive. IGN's review awarded the game an 8/10, praising it for refining existing systems and delivering one of the best iterations of the open-world style Ubisoft has developed over the past decade.

For those eager to explore the game's feudal Japan setting, IGN offers a comprehensive Assassin's Creed Shadows guide, including a detailed walkthrough, an interactive map, and insights into essential game mechanics not explicitly explained in the game.