"Assassin's Creed Shadows Sales Surge Despite Controversy"

Assassin’s Creed Shadows has stormed onto the gaming scene with a remarkable launch, surpassing 1 million players within just 15 hours of its release. This impressive milestone was proudly announced by Ubisoft on the game's official Twitter (X) account, highlighting the swift success of Assassin’s Creed Shadows (AC Shadows).

Currently, AC Shadows reigns as the top-selling game on Steam, outpacing other recent hits like Monster Hunter Wilds and Split Fiction. Data from SteamDB shows that AC Shadows achieved an all-time peak of 41,412 concurrent players on March 20. Moreover, the game enjoys a "Very Positive" rating on Steam, with 82% of its reviews being 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 presents an expansive world with high production values, it requires further refinement in its mechanics and deviates from the traditional Assassin’s Creed formula. For a deeper dive into our assessment, feel free to explore our full review below.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Opens To A Successful Launch

With Over 1 Million Players

The launch of AC Shadows not only underscores its popularity but also its immediate appeal to the gaming community. Alongside its sales figures, the game's day-one silent patch has been a topic of discussion, ensuring that players have the best possible experience from the outset.