Assassin’s Creed Shadows Reaches Impressive Player Count
Ahmed Hassan 
Key Takeaways
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- Assassins Creed Shadows has amassed over 5 million players across PS5, Xbox Series, and PC within four months of its launch.
- The games player count is based on active users tracked by Ubisoft, not actual unit sales.
- Despite ongoing controversy, Ubisoft considers Assassins Creed Shadows as one of the series most successful installments.
- Assassins Creed Shadows is available exclusively through the Ubisoft Premium service.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Surpasses 5 Million Players in Four Months on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC
Ubisoft announced that Assassin’s Creed Shadows has attracted over 5 million players since its launch on March 20, 2025. The game, the latest installment in the Assassin’s and Templar saga, is available on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC through the Ubisoft Premium service. Ubisoft revealed this player count four months after the game’s release, clarifying that the figure represents active players tracked by the company, not actual units sold. Despite stirring consistent controversy since its first trailer debuted, Ubisoft proudly hails Assassin’s Creed Shadows as one of the series’ biggest triumphs.
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Assassin's Creed Shadows |
| Brief Summary | Live the intertwined stories of Naoe, an adept shinobi Assassin from Iga Province, and Yasuke, the powerful African samurai of historical legend. Against the backdrop of the turbulent late Sengoku period, this remarkable duo will discover their common destiny as they usher in a new era for Japan.
Experience an epic historical action-adventure story set in feudal Japan! Become a lethal shinobi Assassin and a powerful legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos. Switch seamlessly between two unlikely allies as you discover their common destiny. Master complementary playstyles, create your shinobi league, customize your hideout, and usher in a new era for Japan. |
| Platforms | PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, Mac |
| Released | March 20, 2025 |
| Genre | Role-playing (RPG), Adventure |
| Play Modes | Single player |
| Content Rating | 19+ |
| Languages | Chinese (Simplified), English, Korean |
| Genre | Ubisoft Québec |
| Genre | Ubisoft Entertainment |
| Ratings | 82/100 (71 reviews) |
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