Assassin's Creed Shadows Hits 2M Players in 2 Days - News

Ubisoft has celebrated another major player milestone for Assassin's Creed Shadows, though concrete sales figures remain undisclosed.

The publisher recently announced on social media that Shadows has attracted 2 million players since its March 20 launch, doubling its initial day-one tally of 1 million.

This achievement already surpasses the launch performances of both Assassin's Creed Origins and Odyssey, with Ubisoft expressing gratitude: "Thank you for joining our feudal Japan adventure!"

While these early numbers look promising, it's important to note Ubisoft hasn't shared official sales data. The game's strong Steam performance speaks volumes though - topping the platform's charts following Ubisoft's return after years of Epic Store exclusivity.

Currently, Shadows boasts 58,894 concurrent Steam players, cracking Valve's top 30 most-played titles. Analysts predict this figure will climb through the opening weekend.

For context, Origins and Odyssey peaked at 41,551 and 62,069 players respectively during their Steam launches years ago. Shadows appears poised to eclipse these records imminently.

BioWare's Dragon Age: The Veilguard recently debuted to 89,418 concurrent Steam players on October 31, 2024, setting a high bar for RPG launches.

Shadows' true player count likely dwarfs Steam figures, considering its simultaneous PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S releases - though console player statistics remain undisclosed by platform holders.

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The stakes couldn't be higher for Ubisoft following recent struggles - including Star Wars Outlaws' commercial disappointment, organizational restructuring, and financial uncertainties that prompted speculation about potential Tencent investment.

Shadows itself hasn't been immune to controversy, particularly in Japan. IGN recently confirmed Ubisoft stealthily deployed a day-one patch addressing concerns from Japanese officials regarding sacred site depictions.

Remarkably, the game became a topic in Japan's parliamentary discussions, with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba responding to legislator Hiroyuki Kada's inquiries about the title.

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Steam players have embraced Shadows enthusiastically, granting it a 'Very Positive' rating with 81% approval from over 6,000 reviews. IGN's review scored it 8/10, praising its refined open-world systems as series-best.

For those embarking on this feudal Japan adventure, our guides offer comprehensive support - from walkthroughs to interactive maps and gameplay tips the game doesn't reveal upfront.