Assassin’s Creed Shadows Opens To A Successful Launch

With Over 1 Million Players

Assassin’s Creed Shadows (AC Shadows) has made a triumphant entry into the gaming world, reaching an impressive milestone just 15 hours after its release. Ubisoft proudly announced on AC Shadows' official Twitter (X) account that the game has surpassed 1 million players in this short timeframe.

Currently, AC Shadows stands as the top-selling game on Steam, outperforming recent hits like Monster Hunter Wilds and Split Fiction. Data from SteamDB indicates that AC Shadows achieved an all-time peak of 41,412 concurrent players on March 20. The game has been well-received on the platform, earning a "Very Positive" rating with 82% of all reviews being positive.

However, at Game8, our review of AC Shadows gave it a score of 66 out of 100. This rating reflects the game's mechanics which we believe need further refinement, as well as its departure from the traditional Assassin's Creed formula. Despite these critiques, AC Shadows still offers a vast and richly detailed world that showcases high production values. For a deeper dive into our assessment, be sure to check out our full review below!