Assassin’s Creed Shadows reached over 1 million players within just 15 hours of its release, catapulting it to the top of the sales charts on Steam. Dive into the details of the game's triumphant launch and its day-one silent patch.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Opens to a Stellar Launch

With Over 1 Million Players

Assassin’s Creed Shadows (AC Shadows) has stormed onto the scene with a blockbuster launch, hitting a remarkable milestone right out of the gate. Ubisoft proudly shared on the official AC Shadows Twitter (X) account that the game soared past 1 million players in a mere 15 hours post-launch.

Currently, AC Shadows reigns supreme as the top-selling game on Steam, outpacing recent hits like Monster Hunter Wilds and Split Fiction. Data from SteamDB reveals an all-time peak of 41,412 concurrent players on March 20. The game boasts a "Very Positive" rating on Steam, with an impressive 82% of all reviews being positive.

While our team at Game8 gave AC Shadows an overall score of 66 out of 100, citing a need for mechanical enhancements and a departure from the traditional Assassin’s Creed formula, we recognize its expansive world and high production values. For a deeper dive into our critique of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, be sure to check out our full review below!