Assassin’s Creed Shadows Opens To A Successful Launch
With Over 1 Million Players
Assassin’s Creed Shadows (AC Shadows) has made a triumphant entry into the gaming world, achieving a remarkable feat on its debut day. Ubisoft proudly shared via the game's official X (formerly Twitter) account that AC Shadows surpassed the 1 million player mark within just 15 hours of its launch.
Currently, AC Shadows stands as the top-selling game on Steam, outperforming other recent hits like Monster Hunter Wilds and Split Fiction. Data from SteamDB indicates 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 the reviews being positive.
While our review at Game8 gave AC Shadows a score of 66 out of 100, citing the need for further improvements in its mechanics and its divergence from the traditional Assassin’s Creed formula, the game still impresses with its expansive world and high production values. For a deeper dive into our analysis, be sure to check out our full review below!