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"Assassin's Creed Shadows Sales Surge Despite Controversy"

by Allison May 14,2025

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, swiftly becoming the top-selling game on Steam. Dive into the details of this successful launch and the game's day-one silent patch.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Opens To A Successful Launch

With Over 1 Million Players

Assassin’s Creed Shadows (AC Shadows) celebrated a stellar launch, hitting a remarkable milestone on its debut day. Ubisoft proudly shared on the official AC Shadows Twitter (X) account that the game amassed over 1 million players within a mere 15 hours of going live.

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

However, at Game8, AC Shadows scored a moderate 66 out of 100. Our review highlighted that while the game offers an expansive world with high production values, its mechanics require further refinement, and it deviates somewhat from the traditional Assassin’s Creed formula. For a deeper dive into our assessment, feel free to read our full review below!

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