"Assassin's Creed Shadows Surpasses 2 Million Players in Just 2 Days, Outshines Origins and Odyssey"

Ubisoft has celebrated another significant milestone for Assassin's Creed Shadows, announcing that the game has attracted 2 million players since its release on March 20. This impressive figure marks a substantial increase from the 1 million players it achieved on launch day. Ubisoft highlighted that this player count surpasses the initial launches of both Assassin's Creed Origins and Odyssey, expressing gratitude to fans with the message, "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, the game has become the top-selling title on Steam, where Ubisoft recently resumed sales after a period of exclusivity on the Epic Games Store. At the time of this article's publication, 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 game's opening weekend.

For context, Assassin's Creed Origins reached an all-time peak of 41,551 players on Steam over seven years ago, while Odyssey peaked at 62,069. Given these numbers, it's likely that Shadows will soon become the most-played Assassin's Creed game on Steam.

In addition to its performance on Steam, Assassin's Creed Shadows is also available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S, though player numbers for these platforms remain undisclosed by Sony and Microsoft.

The game's launch comes at a critical time for Ubisoft, following multiple delays and the disappointing sales of last year's Star Wars Outlaws. Ubisoft has faced numerous challenges, including high-profile flops, layoffs, studio closures, and game cancellations, which have led to speculation about potential buyout discussions with Tencent and other investors to preserve the control of the Guillemot family and largest shareholder.

Assassin's Creed Shadows has not been without controversy, particularly in Japan. This week, Ubisoft quietly released a day-one patch in response to concerns raised by some Japanese politicians about the depiction of in-game temples and shrines. The issue was significant enough to be discussed in an official government meeting between Hiroyuki Kada, a member of the House of Councillors of Japan, and Shigeru Ishiba, the Prime Minister of Japan.

On Steam, Assassin's Creed Shadows has received a 'very positive' user review rating, with 81% of over 6,000 reviews being positive. IGN's review of the game awarded it an 8/10, praising it as "one of the best versions of the open-world style it's been honing for the last decade."

For those exploring the world of feudal Japan in Assassin's Creed Shadows, IGN offers a comprehensive guide, including a walkthrough, an interactive map, and tips on essential game mechanics not explicitly mentioned in the game.

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