The delays seem to have been worth it for fans as "Assassin's Creed Shadows" has recently surpassed the one million player milestone within less than 24 hours of its availability. Ubisoft has faced mixed reactions when the game was first announced, and gamers have been waiting to see how the final output turns out.
Many expected the new game to flop, but that does not seem to be the case as the company has defied the odds and proved that its game is worth the wait.
'Assassin's Creed Shadows' Surpass 1 Million Player Milestone
The official X account of the renowned franchise has recently shared a post which celebrates its latest milestone achieve mere hours after their latest game was released today, March 20.
This is because "Assassin's Creed Shadows" has reached over one million players who are now experiencing the newest story in the franchise.
It is known that while the game has been seen as having massive potential, there were perceptions that it may be a flop as it is exploring uncharted territories, particularly with its story and setting. Moreover, there has been controversy regarding the game's story.
Additionally, Ubisoft and "Assassin's Creed Shadows" faced massive criticisms for delaying the game for almost five months. Initially, the developers promised that it would be available by Valentine's Day, but the company pushed back its release date by a little over a month.
Now, Ubisoft is celebrating how the game is defying expectations, which has become a pleasant surprise for gamers despite all the negativity surrounding its initial announcement.
The Journey to Feudal Japan
"Assassin's Creed Shadows" is not your typical entry in the franchise as it is set in feudal Japan, which is a location that Ubisoft has not touched on in its previous releases.
Additionally, "Assassin's Creed Shadows" explores the point-of-view of two different protagonists in the game, with players given the chance to choose from either Naoe, the character closer to the traditional "Assassin's Creed" protagonist that relies on stealth, or Yasuke, a black samurai that relies on brute strength and all-out assault.
In less than 24 hours since the game was released, many fans and players have journeyed through the feudal Japan world that was recreated by Ubisoft for the game, offering a fictional take on certain historical events and figures that shaped the nation.
