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

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Opens To A Successful Launch

With Over 1 Million Players

Assassin’s Creed Shadows (AC Shadows) has taken the gaming world by storm, achieving a remarkable milestone right out of the gate. Ubisoft proudly shared on the official AC Shadows Twitter (X) account that the game surpassed 1 million players within just 15 hours of its release.

Currently, AC Shadows reigns as the top-selling game on Steam, outperforming recent hits like Monster Hunter Wilds and Split Fiction. According to SteamDB, the game hit an all-time peak of 41,412 concurrent players on March 20. The overwhelmingly positive reception is evident from its "Very Positive" rating on Steam, with 82% of reviews praising the game.

At Game8, however, our review gave AC Shadows a score of 66 out of 100. We noted that while the game offers an expansive world with high production values, certain mechanics require further refinement, and it strays somewhat from the traditional Assassin’s Creed formula. For a deeper dive into our assessment, be sure to read our full review below!