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

Ubisoft has celebrated a significant milestone for Assassin's Creed Shadows, announcing that the game has reached 2 million players since its launch on March 20. This number reflects a notable increase from the 1 million players it achieved on its first day. Ubisoft highlighted that this performance has surpassed the initial launches of both Assassin's Creed Origins and Assassin's Creed Odyssey, stating, "Thank you for joining the journey in Feudal Japan!"

For context, Assassin's Creed Origins reached an all-time peak of 41,551 players on Steam over seven years ago, while Odyssey peaked at 62,069. It's likely that Shadows will soon become the most-played game on Steam over the weekend.

In comparison, Dragon Age: The Veilguard by BioWare, which launched on Steam on October 31, 2024, achieved a peak of 89,418 players. It's important to note that Assassin's Creed Shadows also launched on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S, where player numbers are not publicly disclosed by Sony or Microsoft, suggesting the game's true concurrent peak is even higher.

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25 ImagesGiven the high expectations and pressure on Assassin's Creed Shadows to succeed globally, especially following multiple delays and the underwhelming performance of Star Wars Outlaws last year, Ubisoft has faced significant challenges. These include several high-profile flops, layoffs, studio closures, and game cancellations leading up to the release of Shadows. The situation became so dire that Ubisoft's founding Guillemot family and its largest shareholder are reportedly considering talks with Tencent and other investors about a buyout that would allow them to retain control.

Assassin's Creed Shadows has not been without its controversies, particularly in Japan. This week, IGN reported that Ubisoft released a day-one patch for the game, addressing concerns from some Japanese politicians about the depiction of temples and shrines. In a notable political exchange, Japanese politician Hiroyuki Kada brought up Assassin's Creed Shadows in a government meeting, prompting a response from Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.

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On Steam, Assassin's Creed Shadows has been well-received, earning a 'very positive' user review rating with 81% of over 6,000 reviews being positive. IGN's review awarded the game an 8/10, praising it for refining its open-world mechanics and delivering one of the best iterations in the series.

For those eager to explore feudal Japan, dive into our comprehensive Assassin's Creed Shadows guide, which includes a detailed walkthrough, an interactive map, and insights into things the game doesn't tell you.