Assassin's Creed Shadows Becomes Ubisoft's Second-Biggest Franchise Launch

The Feudal Japan-set game has surpassed 2 million players, breaking records on Steam and PlayStation Store while receiving strong critical and player reception.

Assassin's Creed Shadows reached over 2 million players within days of its March 20 release, surpassing Origins and Odyssey in the same timeframe.
The game achieved Ubisoft's best-ever Day 1 launch on the PlayStation Store and set a concurrent player record for the franchise on Steam with 64,825 players.
Critics and players have responded positively, with an 81% 'Very Positive' rating on Steam and strong scores on other platforms.
Ubisoft has expressed gratitude for the reception, calling this 'just the beginning' and confirming plans for future updates and expansions.
The success follows multiple delays and pre-launch controversies, marking a key milestone for Ubisoft after recent financial challenges.