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

By JosephMay 06,2025

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 impressive figure marks a substantial increase from the 1 million players it achieved on its first day. Ubisoft highlighted that this number surpasses the launch figures of both Assassin’s Creed Origins and Odyssey, expressing gratitude to fans with the message, "Thank you for joining the journey in Feudal Japan!"

While Ubisoft has not disclosed specific sales figures for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the game has quickly become the top-selling title on Steam. This marks a notable return for Ubisoft to the platform after years of PC exclusivity on the Epic Games Store. At the time of this article's publication, Assassin’s Creed Shadows boasted 58,894 concurrent players on Steam, securing a spot in the top 30 most-played games on Valve's platform. Analysts anticipate that this peak will continue to rise over the game's opening weekend.

For context, Assassin’s Creed Origins reached an all-time peak of 41,551 players on Steam over seven years ago, while Odyssey peaked at 62,069. Given these numbers, it's likely that Shadows will soon claim the title of the most-played Assassin’s Creed game on Steam. Meanwhile, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, BioWare's latest single-player RPG, launched on Steam on October 31, 2024, and saw a peak of 89,418 players.

It's important to note that the true concurrent player peak for Assassin’s Creed Shadows will be significantly higher, considering its simultaneous launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S. Unfortunately, neither Sony nor Microsoft release public player numbers.

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The success of Assassin’s Creed Shadows is crucial for Ubisoft, especially following multiple delays and the disappointing sales of last year's 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 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 has not been without its controversies, particularly in Japan. This week, IGN confirmed that Ubisoft released a day-one patch addressing concerns raised by some Japanese politicians regarding in-game temples and shrines. In a notable exchange, Japanese politician Hiroyuki Kada brought up Assassin’s Creed Shadows in an official government meeting, prompting 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 of the game awarded it an 8/10, praising it for refining the open-world formula Ubisoft has been developing over the past decade: "By sharpening the edges of its existing systems, Assassin’s Creed Shadows creates one of the best versions of the open-world style it’s been honing for the last decade."

For those eager to explore feudal Japan, our comprehensive Assassin's Creed Shadows guide offers a detailed walkthrough, an interactive map, and insights into the game's hidden features and tips.

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