"Assassin's Creed Shadows Sales Surge Despite Controversy"

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"Assassin's Creed Shadows Sales Surge Despite Controversy"

Mar 28,25

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

Assassin’s Creed Shadows reached over 1 million players within just 15 hours of its release, cementing its status as the top-selling game on Steam. Dive in to explore 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 stormed onto the scene with a successful launch, hitting a remarkable milestone right out of the gate. Ubisoft proudly shared on the game's official X (formerly Twitter) account that AC Shadows amassed over 1 million players within a mere 15 hours of its release.

Currently, AC Shadows reigns supreme as the top-selling title on Steam, outpacing other recent hits such as Monster Hunter Wilds and Split Fiction. Data from SteamDB shows that the game achieved an all-time peak of 41,412 concurrent players on March 20. With an impressive "Very Positive" rating on Steam, 82% of all reviews for the game are positive, reflecting strong player satisfaction.

However, at Game8, AC Shadows earned an overall score of 66 out of 100. Our review pointed out that while the game boasts an expansive world and high production values, its mechanics require further refinement, and it deviates somewhat from the traditional Assassin’s Creed formula. For a deeper dive into our assessment, be sure to read our full review below!

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