Ubisoft’s *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is off to a blazing start! The publisher announced this weekend that the newly released game has already amassed a staggering two million players. This impressive figure surpasses the launch numbers of previous *Assassin’s Creed* hits like *Origins* and *Odyssey*.
The game’s momentum was clear from the get-go, with sales reaching one million on its debut day alone. This early success is a much-needed win for Ubisoft, which has faced challenges with recent releases such as *Skull and Bones*, *Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora*, and *Star Wars Outlaws*.
While the initial two million player count is promising, the long-term success of *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* remains to be determined. A critical factor will be how players are distributed across different gaming platforms. Notably, this title marks Ubisoft’s return to day-one releases on Steam, the leading PC gaming platform. However, the game’s peak concurrent player count on Steam, at 60,000, is relatively modest. This may be because many PC gamers are accustomed to purchasing Ubisoft games through Ubisoft Connect or the Epic Games Store. It’s still too early to draw firm conclusions, and the PC platform could still contribute significantly to the overall player base.
Looking beyond *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, there’s buzz about Ubisoft’s future. Reports suggest that the Guillemot brothers, the company’s main shareholders, are looking for investors to create a new entity. This entity would reportedly control Ubisoft’s major franchises, starting with *Assassin’s Creed*. The strong launch of *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* will undoubtedly strengthen these efforts.