"Assassin's Creed Shadows Surpasses 2 Million Players in Two Days, Outperforming 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 impressive figure marks a notable increase from the 1 million players reported on its debut day. Ubisoft highlighted that this player count surpasses the launches of both Assassin’s Creed Origins and Odyssey, expressing gratitude to fans with a message, "Thank you for joining the journey in Feudal Japan!"

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

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 is expected to be significantly higher, considering its availability on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S as well. Unfortunately, neither Sony nor Microsoft release public player numbers.

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25 ImagesAssassin’s Creed Shadows faces significant expectations following multiple delays and the commercial disappointment of last year’s Star Wars Outlaws. Ubisoft has encountered several challenges recently, including high-profile flops, layoffs, studio closures, and game cancellations leading up to the release of Assassin’s Creed Shadows. The situation has become 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.

The game itself has not been without controversy, particularly in Japan. This week, IGN reported that Ubisoft released a day-one patch for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, making significant changes in response to concerns raised by some Japanese politicians regarding in-game representations of temples and shrines. Notably, Japanese politician Hiroyuki Kada brought up the issue during an official government meeting, prompting a response from Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.

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

For those embarking on their journey through feudal Japan, our comprehensive Assassin’s Creed Shadows guide offers everything you need, including a detailed walkthrough, an interactive map, and insights into crucial aspects the game doesn’t explicitly mention.