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Assassin's Creed Shadows Surpasses 5 Million Players and Readies Claws of Awaji Expansion

Claws of Awaji will arrive by September 30 following robust player engagement since launch.

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Overview

  • Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot confirmed Shadows cost over $100 million to develop as part of a major investment in the franchise
  • The game has drawn more than 5 million unique players since its March launch
  • Users have executed over 2 billion stealth kills, traveled beyond 1 billion kilometers and petted 38 million in-game animals
  • Publisher reports indicate Shadows is performing in line with internal expectations and ranks among the best-selling US titles of 2025
  • Claws of Awaji will add over 10 hours of new content along with a new weapon, additional skills and abilities