"Assassin's Creed Shadows Sales Thrive Despite Controversy"

Assassin’s Creed Shadows has stormed onto the scene with a phenomenal launch, achieving over 1 million players within just 15 hours of its release. This milestone has propelled it to the top of the sales charts on Steam, making it the platform's best-selling game. Dive deeper into the details of its successful debut and the significant day-one silent patch.

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, quickly amassing over 1 million players within the first 15 hours. Ubisoft shared this exciting news via the game's official X (formerly Twitter) account, highlighting the enthusiastic reception from the gaming community.

Currently, AC Shadows holds the crown as the top-selling game on Steam, surpassing other recently launched titles such as Monster Hunter Wilds and Split Fiction. Data from SteamDB shows that 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 positive, reflecting widespread satisfaction among players.

However, our review at Game8 gave AC Shadows a score of 66 out of 100. We noted that while the game offers a vast and beautifully crafted world, there are areas, particularly in mechanics, that could benefit from further refinement. Additionally, the game marks a departure from the traditional Assassin’s Creed formula, which has sparked some debate among fans. For a comprehensive look at our critique, be sure to read our full review of Assassin’s Creed Shadows below!