Following its highly anticipated release, Assassin's Creed Shadows has demonstrated remarkable staying power in the US market. While exact sales numbers remain undisclosed, industry reports confirm the title currently holds the second position in year-to-date sales rankings.

The game's journey to market was anything but smooth, navigating through multiple delays, controversies, and even a complete gameplay leak. However, critics unanimously praised Assassin's Creed Shadows, recognizing it as a triumphant return to form for the franchise's RPG direction. This stands in contrast to its predecessor, Assassin's Creed Mirage, which attempted a back-to-basics approach but failed to generate equivalent enthusiasm.

Industry analyst Mat Piscatella from Circana reports that Assassin's Creed Shadows has dominated US sales charts throughout its first three weeks of availability. This achievement comes at a crucial time for Ubisoft, following the company's establishment of a new subsidiary with Tencent's backing to manage its flagship franchises. Latest Game Information

Three-Week Chart Dominance for Assassin's Creed Shadows

"Here's an interesting development... Assassin's Creed: Shadows has maintained its position as the top-selling video game in the US for each of its initial three weeks, based on Circana's Retail Tracking Service (dollar sales, data current through April 5th). Currently ranks #2 year-to-date, surpassed only by Monster Hunter: Wilds." — Mat Piscatella (@matpiscatella.bsky.social) 2025-04-14T15:21:04.109Z

Piscatella's analysis confirms that Assassin's Creed Shadows' commercial performance has been strong enough to secure the second spot in annual sales rankings, trailing only the immensely popular Monster Hunter: Wilds. Initial concerns about the game's inclusion in Ubisoft+ potentially affecting sales have proven unfounded.

The success story of Assassin's Creed Shadows continues to unfold, with Ubisoft actively supporting the title through ongoing updates. Players can anticipate the Assassin's Creed Shadows' Claws of Awaji expansion later this year, though the exact release date remains unconfirmed.