The March 20 release of Assassin's Creed Shadows managed to attract more than 2 million players during its first two days on the market. This impressive feat surpasses the initial launches of both Assassin's Creed Origins and Assassin's Creed Odyssey.

Through social media channels, Ubisoft thanked their community for the launch day success which drew over 1 million players.

The game achieved its highest level of popularity on Steam through its peak at nearly 59,000 concurrent players, which set a new record on PC. The game's player counts surpassed previous titles, as Origins reached only 41,000, and Valhalla did slightly better at 47,000 when it launched.

Multiple aspects explain why Shadows achieved its success. Fans eagerly requested the Feudal Japan setting, which finally materialized in the game to give players a fresh, immersive experience. Ubisoft achieved perfect game design by blending RPG mechanics with traditional action-adventure gameplay, which made both progression systems and battles easier to manage.

Most early players respond positively to the game and their comments emphasize how well they like the stealth mechanics and Yasuke's characterization and character depth. Multiple critics admire Shadows due to its improved world design and storytelling while recognizing superior elements than earlier entries in the series.

FAQs

How many players did Assassin's Creed Shadows attract on launch day?

The game attracted more than one million players since its release day.

What is the game's concurrent player peak on Steam?

The gameplay reached 59,000 people who joined at the same time.

Who are the playable characters in Shadows?

The game introduces two playable characters, including Naoe, the assassin shinobi, and Yasuke, the samurai.

How does Shadows' launch compare to previous titles?

Shadows attracted more players during its launch than either Origins or Odyssey did when they came out in the market.