Overview
- Assassin's Creed Shadows has reached over two million players within days, becoming the franchise's second-highest day-one revenue earner, behind Valhalla.
- Ubisoft attributes Valhalla's record to unique market conditions during its 2020 release, including lockdowns and new console launches, making Shadows' success more comparable to other entries like Origins and Odyssey.
- The game has received an 81% Metacritic score and 'very positive' Steam reviews, with 27% of activations occurring on PC, highlighting the impact of Ubisoft's strategic return to Steam.
- The inclusion of Yasuke, a Black samurai, has reignited cultural representation debates, though the game has been defended by Japanese developers and fans.
- A viral social media exchange between Ubisoft and Elon Musk has boosted visibility, with fans praising Ubisoft's response to Musk's criticism of the game.