Assassin’s Creed Shadows achieved a remarkable milestone by surpassing 1 million players within just 15 hours of its release, cementing its status as the top-selling game on Steam. Dive deeper to explore the details of its triumphant launch and the impact of its 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 made headlines with its stellar launch, reaching over 1 million players within a mere 15 hours post-release. Ubisoft proudly shared this achievement on the official AC Shadows Twitter (X) account, celebrating the game's immediate success.
Currently, AC Shadows holds the top spot on Steam's sales chart, outperforming other recent hits like 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.
At Game8, our review of AC Shadows resulted in a score of 66 out of 100. We noted that while the game offers an expansive world with high production values, it could benefit from further refinements in its mechanics and a more traditional approach to the series' formula. For a detailed analysis, feel free to read our full review below!