The launch of Assassin’s Creed Shadows has marked a milestone in Ubisoft’s franchise, offering an immersive experience set in feudal Japan. With its stunning open world and the dynamic between the protagonists Naoe and Yasuke, the game has not only raised graphical standards but has also captured the attention of millions of players in just three days since its release.
Spectacular figures typical of the best-selling games in the franchise
Since its debut, Assassin’s Creed Shadows has reached over 2 million players, a figure that surpasses the records of previous launches such as Assassin’s Creed Odyssey and Assassin’s Creed Origins in the same period. This remarkable success includes both individual game sales and subscriptions to services that provide access to Ubisoft titles, which has contributed to Shadows’ strong start in the market.
The record for concurrent users on Steam has been another notable achievement, with a peak of 64,825 players, thus surpassing Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, which had 62,069 at its best moment. Although the exact figures on consoles are still unknown, the game has received a 4.74 out of 5 on the PS Store and has garnered over 7,500 positive reviews on Steam, reflecting a very favorable reception from the community.
With these encouraging numbers, analysts speculate whether Assassin’s Creed Shadows will be able to match the impressive sales figures achieved by Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, the best-selling title in the franchise released in 2020. The future looks bright for Ubisoft, which aims to regain its financial balance through this release, which is shaping up to be one of the most successful in its history.
