Ubisoft has celebrated another significant milestone for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, revealing that the game has attracted 2 million players since its launch on March 20. This number has doubled from the 1 million players who jumped in on the first day. Ubisoft proudly noted that this launch has outpaced the initial performances of both Assassin’s Creed Origins and Odyssey, stating, “Thank you for joining the journey in Feudal Japan!”

While Ubisoft has not disclosed specific sales figures for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the game has emerged as the top-selling title on Steam. Ubisoft's return to Steam, after years of PC exclusivity on the Epic Games Store, has clearly paid off. 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 the platform. This peak is anticipated to climb further over the game's opening weekend.

For context, Assassin’s Creed Origins reached a peak of 41,551 concurrent players on Steam over seven years ago, while Odyssey hit 62,069. It appears likely that 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, which launched on Steam on October 31, 2024, achieved a peak of 89,418 players. It's worth noting that the true concurrent peak for Assassin’s Creed Shadows will be higher, considering its simultaneous release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S, though player numbers for these platforms are not publicly disclosed by Sony or Microsoft.

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25 ImagesAssassin's Creed Shadows carries immense expectations for Ubisoft, especially following the game's multiple delays and the disappointing sales of last year’s Star Wars Outlaws. Ubisoft has faced numerous challenges in recent times, including high-profile flops, layoffs, studio closures, and game cancellations. The situation became 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 that would allow them to retain control.

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

On Steam, Assassin's Creed Shadows is receiving very positive feedback from players, with an 81% positive review rating from over 6,000 users. IGN’s review awarded the game an 8/10, praising it as “one of the best versions of the open-world style it’s been honing for the last decade” due to its refined systems.

For those eager to explore feudal Japan, IGN offers a comprehensive Assassin's Creed Shadows guide, including a detailed walkthrough, an interactive map, and insights into essential tips and tricks the game doesn’t explicitly mention.