Summary
Assassin’s Creed Shadowsis not only a big success, but recent figures indicate that it is one of the best-selling video games of 2025 so far. The latestAssassin’s Creedgame finally takes the historical action franchise to feudal Japan, where a young shinobi named Naoe and foreign-born samurai Yasuke band together to hunt down the people responsible for the death of Naoe’s father.Assassin’s Creed Shadowswould be faced with numerous delays and controversies leading up to its March 2025 launch, but the finished product has been getting good reviews so far.
WhileAssassin’s Creed Shadows’ review scores aren’t quite as high as some of the franchise’s most beloved entries, many players still see it as another solid installment with impressive graphics and differing playstyles between its two main protagonists. This in turn has translated intostrong initial sales figures forAssassin’s Creed Shadows, which managed to top the UK’s physical game sales charts for two weeks in a row after it launched on March 20 and quickly became one of Ubisoft’s biggest launches to date.
In the US,Assassin’s Creed Shadowswas the best-selling game of this past week according to the Circana Retail Tracking Service, as reported by gaming industry analyst Mat Piscatella on Bluesky. Additionally,Assassin’s Creed Shadowsis on track to be one of the highest-selling games of 2025 so far, with onlyMonster Hunter Wildsselling higherduring its own launch week back in February.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Ranks Among Top-Selling Games In 2025
Assassin’s Creed Shadowshas earned praise from within the gaming industry as well as players, withBaldur’s Gate 3publishing directorMichael “Cromwelp” Douse praising the game’s combat as some of the best the series has offered so far.OkamiandBayonettacreator Hideki Kamiya also complimentedAssassin’s Creed Shadowswhile chiding the initial backlash as “overblown.”
Shortly afterAssassin’s Creed Shadowslaunched, the development team at Ubisoft Quebec thanked fans for their continuing support following its successful release and hinted at new content for the game. So far, one DLC expansion is planned,withClaws of Awajiset to take Naoke and Yasuke to a new region for a “spookier” experience that spans 10 hours of additional content later this year. In the meantime, the baseAssassin’s Creed Shadowscontinues to be a critical and commercial success, and is already shaping up to be one of the biggest-selling games of the year not too long after its initial launch.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows
WHERE TO PLAY
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.• Explore the captivating open world of feudal Japan, from spectacular castle towns and bustling ports to peaceful shrines and war-ravaged landscapes. Adventure through unpredictable weather, changing seasons, and reactive environments.• Become Naoe, a shinobi Assassin, and Yasuke, a legendary samurai, as you experience their riveting stories and master their complementary playstyles. As Naoe, use stealth to avoid detection and agility to confound your enemies. As Yasuke, strike your foes with lethal precision and power. Unlock new skills, gear, and progression independently for each character.• Make information your weapon as you explore the world, and build your own network of spies to be your eyes and ears across locations to hunt down your next target. Along the way, recruit new allies with unique abilities to help accomplish your missions.• Create a fully customizable hideout for your growing shinobi league as you train your crew, craft new gear, interact with key characters, and choose your base’s layout, decorations, and accessories.
