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ASSASSIN’S CREED SHADOWS IS 2ND BIGGEST LAUNCH EVER

Mar 25, 2025 10:28 AM

Assassin’s Creed Shadows has emerged as the second-biggest launch in the franchise's history, following closely behind Valhalla. Released just a few days ago, the action RPG attracted over 2 million players within its first two days. According to internal communications from Ubisoft, Shadows achieved record player engagement and received highly positive feedback, although specific sales numbers were not disclosed. The game had the best day-one launch on PlayStation Store and also performed well on PC, with a significant portion of its player base coming from Steam. After starting with a peak of 41,412 players, Shadows saw its concurrent player count rise to 64,825 over the weekend, indicating strong growth driven by positive word of mouth.

How does Assassin’s Creed Shadows compare to previous titles in terms of sales and player engagement? nAssassin’s Creed Shadows has the second-best day-one sales revenue in series history, trailing only behind Assassin's Creed Valhalla. It has seen record levels of player engagement and has been positively received by the gaming community, suggesting it is performing well in comparison to earlier titles.n

Assassin's Creed is a long-standing franchise known for its historical settings and action-adventure gameplay, which has captivated millions since its initial release. With Assassin's Creed Shadows, players experience a new chapter that seeks to innovate while maintaining the series' core elements. Shadows also marks the first Assassin's Creed game to launch simultaneously on Steam and other platforms since 2019, enhancing its availability and player reach.



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N3rdo N3rdo commented on: 2025-03-25 10:36:09
Not bad for a franchise that’s been around this long—Shadows pulling in numbers like this shows Ubisoft still knows how to keep fans hooked. The Steam comeback seems to be paying off, too, with those rising player counts proving word of mouth is doing its thing.
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