Overview

• Assassin's Creed Shadows achieved the second-highest day-one sales revenue in the series, trailing only Assassin's Creed Valhalla.
• The game reached over two million players just days after its March 20, 2025, launch, marking a significant milestone for Ubisoft.
• Ubisoft emphasized the role of Steam, which accounted for 27% of activations, in the game's commercial success following the company's return to the platform.
• While receiving positive reviews with an 81% approval rating on Steam, Shadows has yet to surpass franchise favorites like Odyssey and Black Flag in critical rankings.
• The game's success comes at a crucial time for Ubisoft, which has faced financial struggles and underperforming releases in recent years.