Ser in feudal Japan, Assassin’s Creed Shadows blends samurai combat with stealth-driven ninja gameplay, captivating both longtime fans and newcomers. Its rich settings, dynamic weather, and dual protagonists have fueled excitement, making Shadows a standout in the series.
After being delayed multiple times and spoilers escalating players anticipation, Ubisoft finally released Assassin’s Creed Shadows on March 20, 2025. The wait appears to have paid off, as early player engagement and huge reception indicates a strong start—perhaps helped by the flexibility highlighted by Jonathan Dumont last month.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows breaks 2 million players across all platforms within two days of release, outpacing both Origins and Odyssey. However, Ubisoft has yet to confirm specific sales figures; the developer celebrated the milestone on social media, highlighting the game’s rapid growth as players numbers doubled from day one to day two.
Important: Following a turbulent period marked by delays, financial setbacks, and internal struggles, Ubisoft faces mounting pressure to turn things around. Assassin’s Creed Shadows has been at the center of controversy, particularly in Japan, where the title was subject to censorship. Thus, Ubisoft must navigate between commercial success and cultural representation.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Climbs Steam Rankings Amid Strong Launch
The game is off to a great start, topping Steam’s game charts following Ubisoft’s return to the platform after years of Epic Games Store exclusivity. While official sales figures are not yet revealed, the game has reached the peak of 60,086 concurrent players on Steam just a day after release, securing a spot among the platform’s top 30 most-played titles.
Shadows Soars Past Expectations With Rising Player Count And Rave Reviews
While Origins and Odyssey reached Steam peaks of 41,551 and 62,069 players respectively, Shadows looks set to surpass Odyssey as well. The actual peak is suspected to be significantly higher when factoring in PS5 and Xbox Series X|S players—though neither Sony nor Microsoft release player data publicly.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is earning strong praise, especially on Steam, where it holds a very positive review rating with over 81% positive responses. Major critics have also responded well, with IGN awarding it an 8/10 and calling it one of the most refined and polished open-world in the series to date.
As Assassin’s Creed Shadows breaks 2 million, player numbers are expected to rise over the weekend, with official sales figures likely to follow next week. For now, Shadows appears to be a major success—but whether it’s enough to ease Ubisoft’s recent financial tensions remains to be seen.
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