Assassin’s Creed Shadows Opens To A Successful Launch
With Over 1 Million Players
Assassin’s Creed Shadows (AC Shadows) has achieved a remarkable milestone by reaching over 1 million players within just 15 hours of its release. Ubisoft proudly shared this achievement on the official AC Shadows Twitter (X) account, highlighting the game's strong start.
Currently, AC Shadows holds the position of the top-selling game on Steam, outperforming other recently released titles such as Monster Hunter Wilds and Split Fiction. According to SteamDB, the game reached an all-time peak of 41,412 concurrent players on March 20. On Steam, AC Shadows is rated as "Very Positive," with 82% of all reviews being positive, reflecting a high level of player satisfaction.
Here at Game8, our review of AC Shadows awarded it a score of 66 out of 100. While we noted that the game's mechanics could benefit from further refinement and observed a departure from the series' traditional formula, we acknowledged the expansive world and high production values that AC Shadows brings to the table. For a deeper dive into our analysis, you can read our full review below.
