"Assassin's Creed Shadows Surpasses 2 Million Players in Two Days, Outperforming Origins and Odyssey"

Ubisoft has celebrated another milestone for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, announcing that the game has reached 2 million players since its release on March 20. This impressive figure marks a significant increase from the 1 million players on launch day, surpassing the initial launches of both Assassin’s Creed Origins and Odyssey. Ubisoft expressed gratitude to fans, stating, "Thank you for joining the journey in Feudal Japan!"

While Ubisoft has yet to disclose specific sales figures for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the game has quickly become the top-selling title on Steam. This marks a notable return for Ubisoft to the platform after years of PC exclusivity on the Epic Games Store. At the time of this article's publication, Assassin’s Creed Shadows boasted 58,894 concurrent players on Steam, securing a spot in the top 30 most-played games on Valve’s platform. Analysts anticipate that this peak will rise further during the game's opening weekend.

For context, Assassin’s Creed Origins achieved an all-time Steam peak of 41,551 players over seven years ago, while Odyssey reached 62,069. Given these numbers, it's likely that Assassin’s Creed Shadows will soon claim the title of the most-played Assassin’s Creed game on Steam.

In comparison, BioWare's single-player RPG, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, launched on Steam on October 31, 2024, and saw a peak of 89,418 players. It's important to note that the true concurrent peak for Assassin’s Creed Shadows will be significantly higher, considering its launch across PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S as well. Unfortunately, neither Sony nor Microsoft release player numbers publicly.

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25 ImagesAssassin’s Creed Shadows faces immense global pressure to perform well for Ubisoft, following multiple delays and the disappointing sales of Star Wars Outlaws last year. Ubisoft has encountered several challenges recently, including high-profile flops, layoffs, studio closures, and game cancellations. The situation has become so dire that the Guillemot family, Ubisoft's founders and largest shareholders, are reportedly in talks with Tencent and other investors about a potential buyout to retain control.

The game has not been without its controversies, particularly in Japan. This week, IGN confirmed that Ubisoft released a day-one patch for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, addressing concerns from Japanese politicians about the depiction of in-game temples and shrines. In a notable event, Japanese politician Hiroyuki Kada raised the issue in an official government meeting, prompting a response from Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.

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On Steam, Assassin's Creed Shadows has been well-received, earning a 'very positive' user review rating with 81% of over 6,000 reviews being positive. IGN’s review of Assassin’s Creed Shadows awarded it an 8/10, praising the game for refining its systems and delivering one of the best open-world experiences in the series.

For those eager to explore feudal Japan, our comprehensive Assassin's Creed Shadows guide offers everything you need, from our Assassin's Creed Shadows walkthrough to our detailed Assassin's Creed Shadows Interactive Map and a guide on all the crucial things Assassin’s Creed Shadows doesn’t tell you.