Assassin’s Creed Shadows reached over 1 million players within just 15 hours of its release, solidifying its position as the top-selling game on Steam. Dive in to explore the details of the game's triumphant launch and the day-one silent patch that accompanied it.

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 surpassed 1 million players within a mere 15 hours of becoming available.

Currently, AC Shadows holds the crown as the top-selling title on Steam, outperforming other recent hits like Monster Hunter Wilds and Split Fiction. Data from SteamDB indicates that 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 reviews being positive.

However, at Game8, our review of AC Shadows gave it a score of 66 out of 100. This score reflects some concerns over the game's mechanics, which could benefit from further refinement, and its divergence from the traditional Assassin's Creed formula. Despite these critiques, AC Shadows delivers an expansive world with high production values. For a deeper dive into our analysis, be sure to check out our full review below!