According to Circana’s retail tracking data, Assassin’s Creed Shadows has maintained its position as the top-selling video game in the U.S. for the third consecutive week.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Maintains Top Spot in U.S. Sales
Since its release, Assassin’s Creed Shadows has consistently led the U.S. sales charts, holding the number one position for three weeks straight. This performance underscores the game’s strong market presence and sustained consumer interest.
Global Sales Performance
In the UK, the game debuted at the top of the physical game sales chart and maintained its lead into the second week. In Japan, the PlayStation 5 version entered the top 10, selling 17,700 copies in its first week and 5,500 in the second.
Player Engagement Milestones
Ubisoft reported that ACS reached over 1 million players within 16 hours of release. It also surpassed 2 million players in just two days. These figures highlight the game’s rapid adoption and widespread appeal.
Additional Insights
The game achieved the second-highest day-one sales revenue in the franchise’s history, trailing only 2020’s Valhalla. Notably, the game marked Ubisoft’s best-ever day-one launch on the PlayStation Store, indicating strong digital sales performance. On Steam, ACS reached a peak concurrent player count of 64,825, surpassing previous series entries and becoming the most-played Assassin’s Creed game on the platform.
Franchise Comparison
While the game has achieved impressive sales, Ubisoft advises comparing its performance to titles like Origins, Odyssey, and Mirage, rather than Valhalla. Which benefited from unique market conditions during its release. For more reviews and news, stay tuned to our website.
