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Assassin's Creed Shadows Controversy Does Little to Slow Down Sales

by Victoria Mar 21,2025

Assassin’s Creed Shadows surpassed one million players within just fifteen hours of its release, securing its position as Steam's top-selling game. Let's delve into the details of this impressive launch and its accompanying day-one silent patch.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Achieves a Triumphant Launch

Surpassing 1 Million Players

Assassin’s Creed Shadows (AC Shadows) enjoyed a remarkably successful launch, achieving a significant milestone within its first day. Ubisoft proudly announced via the official AC Shadows Twitter (X) account that the game had already attracted over one million players within fifteen hours of its release.

Currently, AC Shadows reigns supreme as Steam's top-selling game, outperforming recently released titles like Monster Hunter Wilds and Split Fiction. Data from SteamDB reveals a peak concurrent player count of 41,412 on March 20th. The game boasts overwhelmingly positive Steam reviews, with 82% of users giving it a positive rating.

While Game8 awarded AC Shadows a score of 66 out of 100, citing areas for mechanical improvement and a departure from series standards, it nonetheless praised the game's expansive world and high production values. For a comprehensive look at our review of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, please see the link below!

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