"Assassin's Creed Shadows Surpasses 2 Million Players in Just Two Days, Outperforming Origins and Odyssey"

Ubisoft has celebrated another significant milestone for Assassin's Creed Shadows, announcing that the game has reached 2 million players since its launch on March 20. This marks a notable increase from the 1 million players it achieved on its first day. Ubisoft highlighted that this performance has surpassed the launch figures of both Assassin's Creed Origins and Odyssey, expressing their gratitude to fans with the message, "Thank you for joining the journey in Feudal Japan!"

While Ubisoft has not disclosed specific sales numbers for *Assassin's Creed Shadows*, the game has quickly risen to become the top-selling title on Steam. This is particularly notable as Ubisoft has recently returned to Steam after a period of exclusivity on the Epic Games Store for PC launches. At the time of this article's publication, *Assassin's Creed Shadows* recorded a peak of 58,894 concurrent players on Steam, placing it within the top 30 most-played games on Valve's platform. This peak is anticipated to increase further over the game's opening weekend.

For context, Assassin's Creed Origins achieved a peak of 41,551 concurrent players on Steam, while Odyssey reached 62,069. Given these numbers, it's likely that Shadows will soon become the most-played game on Steam during this period.

In comparison, Dragon Age: The Veilguard by BioWare, which launched on Steam on October 31, 2024, saw a peak of 89,418 players. It's important to note that the total concurrent player count for Assassin's Creed Shadows is expected to be significantly higher, considering its availability on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S, though Sony and Microsoft do not release player numbers publicly.

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25 ImagesWith the global success of Assassin's Creed Shadows being crucial for Ubisoft, especially following the delays and the commercial disappointment of Star Wars Outlaws, the game faces high expectations. Ubisoft has faced numerous challenges in recent times, including high-profile flops, layoffs, studio closures, and game cancellations leading up to the release of Shadows. The situation became so dire that the Guillemot family, Ubisoft's founders and largest shareholders, are reportedly in discussions with Tencent and other investors about a potential buyout to maintain control.

Assassin's Creed Shadows itself has not been without controversy, particularly in Japan. This week, IGN reported that Ubisoft released a day-one patch addressing concerns raised by some Japanese politicians about the depiction of temples and shrines in the game. The issue was significant enough to be discussed in an official government meeting by Japanese politician Hiroyuki Kada, with a response from Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.

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On Steam, Assassin's Creed Shadows has been well-received, earning a 'very positive' user review rating with 81% of over 6,000 reviews being positive. IGN's review of the game scored it an 8/10, praising it for refining existing systems and delivering one of the best open-world experiences in the franchise's recent history.

For those eager to explore the world of Assassin's Creed Shadows, IGN offers a comprehensive guide, including a detailed walkthrough, an interactive map, and insights into aspects of the game that may not be immediately obvious.