Ubisoft has celebrated another milestone for Assassin's Creed Shadows, noting that the game has attracted 2 million players since its launch on March 20. This marks a significant increase from the 1 million players on its debut day. Ubisoft proudly stated that this achievement has outpaced the launches of both Assassin's Creed Origins and Odyssey, thanking fans for embarking on the journey through Feudal Japan.

While Ubisoft has not yet disclosed specific sales figures for Assassin's Creed Shadows, the game has secured its position as the top-selling title on Steam. This marks a notable return for Ubisoft to the platform after years of exclusive PC launches on the Epic Games Store.

At the time of this article's publication, Assassin's Creed Shadows boasted 58,894 concurrent players on Steam, placing it within the top 30 most-played games on Valve's platform. Analysts anticipate that this peak will rise over the opening weekend, potentially surpassing the all-time Steam peaks of Origins (41,551) and Odyssey (62,069).

For context, Dragon Age: The Veilguard by BioWare, which launched on Steam on October 31, 2024, achieved a peak of 89,418 players. It's important to note that Assassin's Creed Shadows' true concurrent peak would be significantly higher, considering its simultaneous launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S, though neither Sony nor Microsoft release player numbers publicly.

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The success of Assassin's Creed Shadows is critical for Ubisoft, especially following the delays and the underperformance of Star Wars Outlaws. Ubisoft has faced numerous challenges, including high-profile flops, layoffs, studio closures, and game cancellations leading up to Shadows' release. The situation has become so dire that the Guillemot family and Ubisoft's largest shareholder are reportedly in discussions with Tencent and other investors about a buyout that would allow them to retain control.

Assassin's Creed Shadows has not been without its controversies, particularly in Japan. This week, it was confirmed that Ubisoft released a day-one patch addressing concerns from Japanese politicians regarding in-game representations of temples and shrines. This issue was even raised in a Japanese government meeting by Hiroyuki Kada, with a response from Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.

On Steam, Assassin's Creed Shadows has received a 'very positive' user review rating, with 81% of over 6,000 reviews being positive. IGN's review awarded the game an 8/10, praising it for refining the open-world experience Ubisoft has been developing over the past decade.

For those eager to explore Feudal Japan, be sure to check out our comprehensive Assassin's Creed Shadows guide, including our Assassin's Creed Shadows walkthrough, our detailed Assassin's Creed Shadows Interactive Map, and our guide to all the crucial things Assassin's Creed Shadows doesn't tell you.