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

Ubisoft has celebrated another significant milestone for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, announcing that the game has now reached 2 million players since its launch on March 20. This impressive figure marks a notable increase from the 1 million players on its first day. Ubisoft proudly stated that this achievement has surpassed the launch numbers of both Assassin’s Creed Origins and Odyssey, emphasizing the strong reception of the game set in Feudal Japan. They expressed their gratitude to the community with a heartfelt "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 significant return for Ubisoft to the Steam platform after a period of exclusivity with the Epic Games Store. At the time of this article's publication, the game boasted 58,894 concurrent players on Steam, securing a spot in the top 30 most-played games on the platform. This peak is anticipated to rise further as the game's opening weekend progresses.

For context, Assassin’s Creed Origins reached a peak of 41,551 concurrent players on Steam, while Odyssey hit 62,069. Given these numbers, it seems highly likely that Assassin’s Creed Shadows will soon claim the title of the most-played Assassin’s Creed game on Steam.

In comparison, BioWare’s single-player RPG Dragon Age: The Veilguard, which launched on Steam on October 31, 2024, achieved 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 availability on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S, platforms whose player numbers are not publicly disclosed.

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The success of Assassin’s Creed Shadows is crucial for Ubisoft, especially following multiple delays and the underwhelming performance of last year’s Star Wars Outlaws. The company has faced significant challenges, including high-profile flops, layoffs, studio closures, and game cancellations leading up to the release of Assassin’s Creed Shadows. 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. IGN recently confirmed that Ubisoft released a day-one patch addressing concerns from some Japanese politicians about the depiction of in-game temples and shrines. In a notable event, Japanese politician Hiroyuki Kada brought up Assassin’s Creed Shadows during an official government meeting, prompting a response from Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.

On Steam, Assassin’s Creed Shadows is receiving high praise from players, holding 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, stating, “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 looking to explore the world of Assassin’s Creed Shadows set in feudal Japan, our comprehensive guide includes a detailed walkthrough, an interactive map, and tips on crucial aspects the game doesn’t explicitly cover.

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