Assassin’s Creed Shadows reached over 1 million players within just 15 hours of its release, cementing its position as the top-selling game on Steam. Dive deeper into the game's successful launch and the intriguing day-one silent patch.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Opens To A Stellar Launch
With Over 1 Million Players
Assassin’s Creed Shadows (AC Shadows) has stormed onto the scene with a triumphant launch, hitting a remarkable milestone right out of the gate. Ubisoft proudly shared on the official AC Shadows Twitter (X) account that the game amassed over 1 million players within a mere 15 hours post-launch.
Currently, AC Shadows holds the crown as the top-selling game on Steam, outshining other recent heavyweights like Monster Hunter Wilds and Split Fiction. Data from SteamDB shows AC Shadows achieved an all-time peak of 41,412 concurrent players on March 20. The game boasts a "Very Positive" rating on Steam, with an impressive 82% of user reviews being positive.
Here at Game8, we've given AC Shadows a score of 66 out of 100, reflecting our view that while the game's mechanics could benefit from further refinement and it strays from the series’ traditional formula, it still offers a vast, beautifully crafted world. For a deeper dive into our take on Assassin’s Creed Shadows, be sure to check out our full review below!
