Ubisoft has celebrated another significant 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 substantial increase from the 1 million players reported on the first day of release. Ubisoft proudly noted that this surpasses the initial launches of both Assassin's Creed Origins and Odyssey, stating, "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, it's clear that the game is performing well, as it currently holds the position of the top-selling game on Steam. Ubisoft's return to Steam after years of exclusivity on the Epic Games Store has evidently paid off. 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. Analysts anticipate that this peak will continue to rise over the opening weekend.

For context, Assassin's Creed Origins achieved a peak of 41,551 concurrent players on Steam, while Odyssey reached 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 peak for Assassin's Creed Shadows is expected to be significantly higher, considering its simultaneous launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S. Unfortunately, neither Sony nor Microsoft publicly share player numbers.

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25 ImagesAssassin's Creed Shadows faces immense pressure to succeed globally for Ubisoft, especially following multiple delays and the disappointing sales of last year's Star Wars Outlaws. The company has faced several challenges, including high-profile flops, layoffs, studio closures, and game cancellations leading up to Shadows' release. The situation became so dire that Ubisoft's founding Guillemot family and its largest shareholder are reportedly exploring buyout talks with Tencent and other investors to maintain control.

Moreover, Assassin's Creed Shadows has not been without controversy, particularly in Japan. IGN confirmed that Ubisoft released a day-one patch addressing concerns raised by some Japanese politicians regarding the game's depiction of temples and shrines. This issue even reached the Japanese government, with politician Hiroyuki Kada discussing it in an official meeting, to which Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba responded.

On Steam, Assassin's Creed Shadows is receiving positive feedback, with an 81% positive user review rating out of over 6,000 reviews. IGN's review awarded the game an 8/10, praising it for refining its open-world mechanics and delivering one of the best iterations of the series in the last decade.

For those eager to explore feudal Japan in Assassin's Creed Shadows, IGN offers a comprehensive guide, including a walkthrough, an interactive map, and insights into aspects the game doesn't explicitly explain.