"Assassin's Creed Shadows Sales Surge Despite Controversy"

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Opens To A Successful Launch

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 holds the crown as the top-selling game on Steam, outperforming recent hits like Monster Hunter Wilds and Split Fiction. Data from SteamDB shows that AC Shadows reached an all-time peak of 41,412 concurrent players on March 20. The game has garnered a "Very Positive" rating on Steam, with an impressive 82% of reviews being positive.

Here at Game8, our review of AC Shadows gave it a score of 66 out of 100. While we noted that the game's mechanics could benefit from further refinement and it diverges from the traditional Assassin’s Creed formula, it undeniably offers a vast and beautifully crafted world. For a deeper dive into our critique, be sure to check out our full review below!