Assassin's Creed Shadows Sales Remain Strong Despite Controversy

Assassin’s Creed Shadows has stormed onto the gaming scene with a phenomenal launch, amassing over 1 million players within just 15 hours of its release. This impressive feat has propelled it to the top of the sales charts on Steam, outpacing recent hits like Monster Hunter Wilds and Split Fiction.

With Over 1 Million Players

Assassin’s Creed Shadows (AC Shadows) has not only met but exceeded expectations with its launch. Ubisoft proudly shared on the game's official Twitter (X) account that AC Shadows hit the 1 million player mark in a mere 15 hours post-launch.

Currently, AC Shadows holds the title of the top-selling game on Steam. Data from SteamDB reveals that the game achieved an all-time peak of 41,412 concurrent players on March 20. The community's reception has been overwhelmingly positive, with the game earning a "Very Positive" rating on Steam, backed by 82% positive reviews.

However, at Game8, our review of AC Shadows was more reserved, giving it a score of 66 out of 100. We noted that while the game offers an expansive world with high production values, its mechanics could benefit from further refinement, and it marks a departure from the traditional Assassin’s Creed formula. For a deeper dive into our critique, feel free to explore our full review below!