In a remarkable debut, Assassin’s Creed Shadows has rapidly amassed over 2 million players across all gaming platforms just two days post-launch. This achievement marks it as the fastest-growing RPG installment in the renowned franchise, outpacing both Assassin’s Creed Origins and Assassin’s Creed Odyssey in terms of initial player engagement. With an exciting weekend ahead, Ubisoft’s latest offering is on track to break several records.
This impressive surge in player numbers arrives against the backdrop of great anticipation for the franchise’s first foray into feudal Japan—a setting that has captivated fans and newcomers alike. Let’s delve deeper into this phenomenon.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Pioneering New Heights in Player Engagement
Within just 24 hours of its release, Assassin’s Creed Shadows exceeded 1 million players, a clear testament to the excitement surrounding Ubisoft’s portrayal of feudal Japan. On Steam, concurrent player statistics have surged dramatically, peaking at over 44,000 players, surpassing both Valhalla (with a peak of 15,431) and Origins (which hit 41,541). The only title that remains ahead is Odyssey, which achieved a record-high of 61,984 players during its launch period.
Ubisoft officially acknowledged this milestone through a post on X, highlighting the game’s extensive reach:
At the time of writing, Shadows has observed an impressive online player count of 60,086 on Steam, positioning it among the top 30 most played games on the platform. Given its current trajectory, it seems poised to break the record for the highest number of concurrent players for any title in the Assassin’s Creed series by the conclusion of the weekend.
The critical reception for Shadows has also been overwhelmingly favorable, with the title earning a “Very Positive” rating on Steam based on over 3,000 user reviews. While sustaining this momentum in the forthcoming weeks poses a challenge, the game is undoubtedly emerging as one of Ubisoft’s standout releases in recent memory.
As the player base continues to grow, the true measure of Shadows will be its ability to keep players engaged over time. For the moment, Ubisoft appears to have a significant success on their hands.