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"Assassin's Creed Shadows Sales Surge Amid Controversy"

by Savannah May 15,2025

Assassin's Creed Shadows Controversy Does Little to Slow Down Sales

Assassin’s Creed Shadows has stormed onto the scene with a phenomenal launch, amassing over 1 million players within just 15 hours of its release. This impressive feat has propelled it to the top of the Steam sales charts, surpassing other recently released hits like Monster Hunter Wilds and Split Fiction.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Opens To A Successful Launch

With Over 1 Million Players

Ubisoft proudly shared via the official Assassin’s Creed Shadows (AC Shadows) Twitter (X) account that the game has shattered expectations by reaching over 1 million players in a mere 15 hours post-launch.

Currently, AC Shadows holds the crown as the best-selling game on Steam. It achieved an all-time peak of 41,412 concurrent players on March 20, according to SteamDB. The game enjoys a "Very Positive" rating on Steam, with 82% of the reviews being positive, reflecting the community's overall satisfaction.

At Game8, however, our review gave AC Shadows a score of 66 out of 100. While we noted that the game's mechanics could benefit from further refinement and it diverges somewhat from the traditional Assassin's Creed formula, it undeniably delivers a vast, richly detailed world with top-notch production values. To delve deeper into our assessment of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, be sure to read our full review below!

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