Assassin’s Creed Shadows Opens To A Successful Launch
With Over 1 Million Players
Assassin’s Creed Shadows (AC Shadows) has soared to a successful launch, reaching a remarkable milestone just hours after its release. Ubisoft proudly announced on the game's official X (formerly Twitter) account that AC Shadows attracted over 1 million players within the first 15 hours of its availability.
Currently, AC Shadows holds the top spot as the best-selling game on Steam, outperforming other recently launched titles like Monster Hunter Wilds and Split Fiction. According to SteamDB, the game achieved an all-time peak of 41,412 concurrent players on March 20. On Steam, AC Shadows is rated "Very Positive," with an impressive 82% of user reviews reflecting this sentiment.
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 it somewhat deviates from the traditional Assassin's Creed formula, we acknowledged its expansive world and high production values. For a deeper dive into our assessment of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, you can read our full review below.
