Assassin’s Creed Becomes Most-Played Game In The Series On Steam, Ubisoft Thanks The Fans

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It seems like no amount of controversy can hold a good assassin down.

Just a few days ago, I got my hands on Assassin’s Creed Shadows, and let me tell you, it’s been nothing short of a blockbuster hit for the series! In just its first couple of days, it managed to attract over 2 million players, making its launch even more impressive than that of both Assassin’s Creed Origins and Odyssey. Talk about a triumphant return!

According to SteamDB, the game is frequently seen on its Trending Games and Popular Releases lists, and it has broken the record for highest simultaneous players in the series, reaching a staggering 64,825 concurrent players, exceeding Assassin’s Creed Odyssey’s peak of 62,069. The game also boasts “Very Positive” feedback from its reviewers.

In the UK, that speed places it well in front of Monster Hunter Worlds, and it’s the second largest launch for the franchise following Assassin’s Creed Valhalla.

Additionally, it surpassed the number of physical sales in its initial week that Star Wars Outlaws from Ubisoft managed over a period of three months.

Ubisoft Thanks The Fans

With the incredible reception of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, I can’t help but feel grateful and humbled, knowing that it’s all thanks to you, the amazing community of gamers who have been with us on this epic journey. And just as we did on Reddit, Ubisoft took a moment to express their heartfelt appreciation for your unwavering support.

Over the weekend, I, along with my fellow developers on the Assassin’s Creed team, dove into the vibrant community discussions on Reddit. We’re here to express our gratitude. Reading your overwhelmingly positive feedback about our game has truly warmed our hearts.

They single out a particular post and make it clear that they’ve been closely monitoring the discussions among the players.

In closing, they hint that Assassin’s Creed Shadows is merely the start, echoing the true spirit of the assassins’ creed within the game.

It’s intriguing to notice that the game has managed to maintain its momentum despite the various controversies it encountered since its initial unveiling. From disputes about the historical authenticity of Yasuke, repeated delays, to even grabbing the attention of Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, causing significant changes in the day-one patch.

Ubisoft implemented precautions to safeguard their staff from any form of harassment during the game’s launch period.

Regardless of differing opinions about the game’s quality among players and critics alike, the fact remains that the game has been successful. Here’s hoping that this success bodes well for the future of the Assassin’s Creed franchise.

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2025-03-24 21:39