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

Ubisoft has celebrated another significant milestone for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, announcing that the game has attracted 2 million players since its launch on March 20. This number marks an impressive increase from the 1 million players reported on the game's first day. Ubisoft proudly noted that this achievement has surpassed the launch figures of both Assassin’s Creed Origins and Odyssey, stating, “Thank you for joining the journey in Feudal Japan!”

While Ubisoft has not yet disclosed specific sales figures for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the game has emerged as the top-selling title on Steam. This is particularly noteworthy as Ubisoft has recently returned to Steam after a period of exclusivity on the Epic Games Store for its PC launches. At the time of writing, Assassin’s Creed Shadows boasted a concurrent player count of 58,894 on Steam, securing a spot in the platform's top 30 most-played games. Analysts anticipate that this peak will continue to rise 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 figures, it's 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 across all platforms, including PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S, will be significantly higher. However, neither Sony nor Microsoft publicly release player numbers.

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Assassin’s Creed Shadows arrives at a critical juncture for Ubisoft, following multiple delays and the disappointing sales of last year’s Star Wars Outlaws. The company has faced numerous challenges, including high-profile flops, layoffs, studio closures, and game cancellations leading up to the release of Shadows. The pressure on this title to perform well globally is immense, with reports indicating that Ubisoft's founding Guillemot family and largest shareholder are exploring buyout talks with investors such as Tencent to maintain control amidst these struggles.

The game has not been without controversy, particularly in Japan. IGN reported that Ubisoft released a day-one patch for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, which addressed concerns raised by some Japanese politicians regarding the depiction of in-game temples and shrines. In a notable government meeting, Japanese politician Hiroyuki Kada brought up the issue, and Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba responded.

On Steam, Assassin's Creed Shadows is receiving a warm reception, earning a 'very positive' user review rating with 81% of over 6,000 reviews being positive. IGN's review awarded the game an 8/10, praising it for refining its systems and delivering one of the best open-world experiences in the series' recent history.

For those eager to explore feudal Japan in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, our comprehensive guide, walkthrough, interactive map, and insights into the game's hidden features are available to enhance your gaming experience.