Assassin's Creed Shadows Sales Remain Strong Amid Controversy

Assassin’s Creed Shadows reached over 1 million players within 15 hours of its release, making it the top-selling game on Steam. Read on to learn more about the game’s successful launch and its day-one silent patch.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Opens To A Successful Launch

With Over 1 Million Players

Assassin’s Creed Shadows (AC Shadows) has marked a triumphant entry into the gaming world, achieving a remarkable milestone on its launch day. Ubisoft proudly shared on the official AC Shadows Twitter (X) account that the game amassed over 1 million players within just 15 hours of becoming available.

Currently, AC Shadows holds the crown as the top-selling game on Steam, outperforming recent hits like Monster Hunter Wilds and Split Fiction. Data from SteamDB shows that AC Shadows reached an all-time peak of 41,412 concurrent players on March 20. The game enjoys a "Very Positive" rating on Steam, with 82% of its reviews being favorable.

Here at Game8, our review of AC Shadows gave it a score of 66 out of 100. We noted that while the game's mechanics could benefit from further refinement and it diverges from the traditional Assassin’s Creed formula, it still offers a vast, beautifully crafted world. For a deeper dive into our critique, feel free to explore our full review below!