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

Ubisoft has celebrated another 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 significant increase from the 1 million players it achieved on its first day. Ubisoft highlighted that this number surpasses the launch figures of both Assassin’s Creed Origins and Odyssey, expressing gratitude to fans with the message, "Thank you for joining the journey in Feudal Japan!"

Despite this success, Ubisoft has not yet disclosed specific sales figures for Assassin’s Creed Shadows. However, the game has become the top-selling title on Steam, where Ubisoft recently made a return 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 rise further over the game's opening weekend.

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

It's important to note that the total concurrent player peak for Assassin’s Creed Shadows will be significantly higher, considering its availability on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S as well. Unfortunately, neither Sony nor Microsoft release player count data publicly.

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25 ImagesAssassin's Creed Shadows faces immense pressure to perform well globally for Ubisoft, especially following multiple delays and the disappointing sales of last year’s Star Wars Outlaws. Ubisoft has faced several challenges recently, including high-profile flops, layoffs, studio closures, and game cancellations leading up to Shadows' release. The situation became 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, addressing concerns from some Japanese politicians about the depiction of in-game temples and shrines. In a notable exchange, Japanese politician Hiroyuki Kada brought up the issue in an official government meeting, prompting a response from Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.

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 the game awarded it an 8/10, praising it for refining existing systems and delivering one of the best open-world experiences in the series.

For those eager to explore feudal Japan, check out our comprehensive Assassin's Creed Shadows guide, including our walkthrough, interactive map, and tips on crucial aspects the game doesn’t explicitly mention.