Introduction

The much-anticipated release of "Assassin's Creed Shadows" is turning heads and breaking records! Following a monumental launch, Ubisoft proudly announced that the game attracted a staggering 1 million players on its first day. Fast forward to now, and the player count has tripled, reaching an impressive 2 million across all platforms! This achievement places "Shadows" ahead of notable entries such as "Assassin's Creed Origins" and "Assassin's Creed Odyssey," though it still trails behind the all-time record-holder, "Assassin's Creed Valhalla."

Player Count and Concurrent Players

As we dive deeper into the data, the excitement isn’t slowing down. On Steam, "Shadows" has already logged 55,000 concurrent players, and it appears to be on a trajectory to surpass "Odyssey's" peak of 62,000 concurrent players recorded six years ago. Unlike "Valhalla," which launched on Steam much later, the immediate attention on "Shadows" suggests it could set a new benchmark for concurrent player counts in the franchise’s history.

Console Performance

When we look at console performance, the PlayStation 5 data heralds "Shadows" as the second most-played game in the US, just behind "MLB The Show 25." It notably outpaces long-standing favorites like "Fortnite," "NBA 2K25," "FC 25," and "Call of Duty," proving its strong appeal among gamers.

Cautionary Tale

While the numbers thus far are promising, it's essential to exercise a bit of caution. Previous titles, such as "Dragon Age: The Veilguard," enjoyed an enthusiastic reception with a considerable player base but eventually fell short of sales expectations. Nevertheless, early signs indicate that "Shadows" is receiving an overwhelmingly positive reception, boasting an impressive 4.76 out of 5-star rating on PS5.

Conclusion

With all this momentum, Ubisoft appears pleased with the results thus far, but the real test will be how the game performs over a longer period. If "Shadows" maintains its trajectory, it could very well reshape the benchmarks for the series and breathe new life into the franchise.

Stay tuned for more updates as we follow this exciting launch! Will "Assassin’s Creed Shadows" continue to climb the ranks? Only time will tell!