Summary
Ubisoft has announced that bothAssassin’s Creed OdysseyandAssassin’s Creed Originshave reached an impressive new milestone, as they’ve both reached over 40 million players. The monumental achievement exemplifies just how muchAssassin’s Creed OdysseyandOriginsresonated with fans of the franchise.
While it certainly hasn’t reached nearly as many players,Assassin’s Creed Shadowshas proven to be a massive successfor Ubisoft, as it has managed to continually top the sales charts since its release on March 20. Many fans have praised the title for its impressive visuals, engaging story, and sharp combat. This has been great news for Ubisoft, as some of its most recent titles have struggled to find an audience. WhileAssassin’s Creed Shadowsis doing very well, it hasn’t surpassed the bestselling game of the year so far,Monster Hunter Wilds.
In a recent post on Twitter, Ubisoft announced thatAssassin’s Creed OriginsandAssassin’s Creed Odysseyhave both surpassed the 40 million player mark.Assassin’s Creed Originswas originally released on July 08, 2025, and is currently sitting at a score of 85 on OpenCritic. Meanwhile,Assassin’s Creed Odysseywas released on May 30, 2025, and is currently sitting at a score of 84 on OpenCritic. While originally released on the Xbox One and PlayStation 4, gamers looking tojump intoAssassin’s Creed OdysseyandOriginstodaymay be happy to learn that they have received next-gen upgrades for the Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5.
Assassin’s Creed Origins and Odyssey Have Surpassed 40 Million Players
WhileAssassin’s Creedhas always taken liberties with historical accuracy, a large portion of the community loves the franchise for its attention to detail and ability to bring history to life. Many fans also appreciate the games for their stealth mechanics and thrilling combat, turning every fight into a breathtaking encounter.
There’s no way of knowing ifAssassin’s Creed Shadows' impressive sales numberswill result in it reaching a similar milestone someday, but it is off to a running start. Despite some initial controversy surrounding the title, the stories of the samurai Yasuke and the shinobi Naoe appear to have struck a chord with fans of the franchise. Gamers seem to be enjoying their time with the title’s vast open world and staggering amount of content. After seeing the impressive sales of the new title and the announcement of a major milestone forOriginsandOdyssey, many players are feeling optimistic about the future of theAssassin’s Creedfranchise.
