"Assassin's Creed Shadows Sales Thrive Despite Controversy"

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"Assassin's Creed Shadows Sales Thrive Despite Controversy"

Apr 18,25

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, securing its position as the top-selling game on Steam. Dive deeper to discover more about 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) achieved a remarkable launch, hitting a significant milestone on its very first day. Ubisoft proudly shared on the official AC Shadows Twitter (X) account that the game attracted over 1 million players within the first 15 hours of being available.

Currently, AC Shadows holds the title of the top-selling game on Steam, surpassing recently launched hits like Monster Hunter Wilds and Split Fiction. Data from SteamDB reveals that AC Shadows reached an all-time peak of 41,412 concurrent players on March 20. The game boasts a "Very Positive" rating on Steam, with 82% of reviews being positive.

However, here at Game8, we gave AC Shadows a score of 66 out of 100. This rating reflects our belief that the game's mechanics require further refinement and that it diverges somewhat from the traditional Assassin’s Creed formula. Despite these points, AC Shadows delivers an expansive world with exceptional production values. To get a fuller picture of our perspective on Assassin’s Creed Shadows, be sure to read our detailed review below!

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