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

Ubisoft has celebrated another 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 sharp increase from the 1 million players recorded on the first day of release. Ubisoft highlighted that Shadows has outperformed the launches of both Assassin's Creed Origins and Odyssey, expressing gratitude to players for embarking on the journey through Feudal Japan.

Despite this success, Ubisoft has yet to disclose specific sales figures for Assassin's Creed Shadows. However, the game has quickly risen to become the top-selling title on Steam, marking Ubisoft's return to the platform after years of exclusivity on the Epic Games Store. At the time of writing, Assassin's Creed Shadows boasted 58,894 concurrent players on Steam, securing a spot in the top 30 most-played games on Valve's platform. This peak is anticipated to grow over the game's opening weekend, potentially surpassing the all-time Steam peaks of Origins (41,551) and Odyssey (62,069).

For context, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, BioWare's latest single-player RPG, launched on Steam on October 31, 2024, and achieved a peak of 89,418 players. It's worth noting that Assassin's Creed Shadows' true concurrent player peak is expected to be significantly higher, given its simultaneous release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S, though player numbers for these platforms remain undisclosed by Sony and Microsoft.

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The success of Assassin's Creed Shadows is crucial for Ubisoft, especially following multiple delays and the disappointing sales of Star Wars Outlaws last year. Ubisoft has faced numerous challenges, including high-profile flops, layoffs, studio closures, and game cancellations leading up to Shadows' release. The situation became so dire that the Guillemot family, founders of Ubisoft, and its largest shareholder are reportedly in discussions with Tencent and other investors about a potential buyout that would allow them to retain control.

Assassin's Creed Shadows has not been without controversy, particularly in Japan. This week, IGN reported that Ubisoft released a day-one patch addressing concerns raised by some Japanese politicians regarding in-game representations of temples and shrines. The issue was significant enough to be discussed in an official government meeting by Hiroyuki Kada, a member of the House of Councillors of Japan, with a response from Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.

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 scored the game an 8/10, praising it for refining existing systems to deliver one of the best open-world experiences in the series.

For those diving into the world of Assassin's Creed Shadows, our comprehensive guide includes a detailed walkthrough, an interactive map, and insights into elements the game doesn't explicitly mention. Explore the adventure set in feudal Japan with our Assassin's Creed Shadows guide.