Ubisoft has celebrated another player milestone for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, revealing that the game has attracted 2 million players since its launch on March 20. This impressive figure marks a significant increase from the 1 million players it achieved on its debut day. Ubisoft proudly noted that this surpasses the initial launches 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 already claimed the top spot as the best-selling title on Steam. This achievement is particularly noteworthy as Ubisoft returned to Steam after years of PC exclusivity on the Epic Games Store. At the time of writing, *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* had reached a peak of 58,894 concurrent players on Steam, securing a spot in the platform's top 30 most-played games. Analysts expect this number to climb further during the game's opening weekend.

For context, *Assassin’s Creed Origins* reached an all-time peak of 41,551 players on Steam over seven years ago, while *Odyssey* peaked at 62,069. Given these comparisons, it's likely that *Shadows* will soon become the most-played *Assassin’s Creed* game on Steam.

It's important to note that these numbers only reflect Steam activity. The actual concurrent peak for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* will be significantly higher, considering its launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S, where player numbers are not publicly disclosed by Sony or Microsoft.

The success of *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is crucial for Ubisoft, especially following the multiple delays and the underwhelming performance of last year's *Star Wars Outlaws*. The company has faced numerous challenges, including high-profile flops, layoffs, studio closures, and game cancellations, leading to significant pressure on this latest release. Amid these struggles, the founding Guillemot family and Ubisoft's largest shareholder are reportedly in talks with Chinese mega-corp Tencent and other investors about a potential buyout that would allow them to retain control.

*Assassin’s Creed Shadows* has not been without controversy, particularly in Japan. This week, Ubisoft quietly released a day-one patch addressing concerns raised by some Japanese politicians about in-game representations of temples and shrines. The issue was significant enough to be discussed in an official government meeting by Hiroyuki Kada, a member of Japan's House of Councillors, prompting a response from Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.

On Steam, *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* has received a 'very positive' user review rating, with 81% of over 6,000 reviews being positive. IGN's review of the game awarded it an 8/10, commending Ubisoft for refining the series' open-world mechanics and creating one of the best entries in the franchise to date.

For those eager to explore the rich world of feudal Japan within *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, be sure to check out our comprehensive guide, including a detailed walkthrough, an interactive map, and insights into crucial gameplay elements that the game doesn't explicitly explain.

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