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

Ubisoft has celebrated another milestone for Assassin's Creed Shadows, announcing that the game has attracted 2 million players since its launch on March 20. This number marks a significant increase from the 1 million players recorded on the game's first day. Ubisoft highlighted that this achievement surpasses the launch performances of both Assassin's Creed Origins and Odyssey, expressing gratitude to players for joining the adventure in feudal Japan.

Despite the impressive player count, Ubisoft has not yet disclosed specific sales figures for Assassin's Creed Shadows. However, the game has secured the top spot on Steam, where Ubisoft recently made a return after years of exclusive PC launches on the Epic Games Store. At the time of this article's publication, Assassin's Creed Shadows boasted 58,894 concurrent players on Steam, placing it among the top 30 most-played games on Valve's platform. This peak is anticipated to grow further over the game's opening weekend.

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

It's important to note that the true concurrent player peak for Assassin's Creed Shadows is likely much 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 global pressure to succeed for Ubisoft, following multiple delays and the disappointing sales of last year's Star Wars Outlaws. Ubisoft has encountered several setbacks, including high-profile flops, layoffs, studio closures, and game cancellations leading up to Shadows' release. The situation at Ubisoft has become so dire that the Guillemot family and the company's largest shareholder are reportedly in discussions with Tencent and other investors about a potential buyout to maintain control.

Assassin's Creed Shadows itself has not been immune to controversy, particularly in Japan. This week, IGN reported that Ubisoft released a day-one patch for the game, addressing concerns from some Japanese politicians about the depiction of in-game temples and shrines. The issue was significant enough that Japanese politician Hiroyuki Kada brought it up in an official government meeting, prompting 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 of Assassin's Creed Shadows awarded it an 8/10, praising the game for refining its open-world mechanics and delivering one of the best experiences in the series to date.

For those looking to explore feudal Japan in Assassin's Creed Shadows, be sure to check out our comprehensive guide, including a detailed walkthrough, an interactive map, and tips on essential game mechanics not explicitly covered in the game itself.