Ubisoft Achieves 5 Million Sales with Assassin's Creed Odyssey - Anticipation for Future Releases Runs High
Ubisoft's latest release, Assassin's Creed Shadows, has taken the gaming world by storm. Set in Feudal Japan, the game has captured the imagination of players with its captivating storyline and immersive gameplay.
Assassin's Creed Shadows is available across various platforms, including Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, PlayStation 5, and macOS. The game has been well-received, with over 5 million players since its launch in March 2025. Zachary Boddy, a colleague, even went as far as to call it a game-of-the-year contender for 2025.
In the game, players can assume the roles of Naoe and Yasuke, engaging in combat with foes both in the shadows and in broad daylight. Players can switch between the stealthy Naoe and the powerful Yasuke, adding an exciting dynamic to the gameplay.
The success of Assassin's Creed Shadows has not gone unnoticed by Ubisoft. The company is already working on numerous games, including a reported remake of Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag, several new Assassin's Creed titles, and The Division 3. The next mainline Assassin's Creed game is referred to as Codename Hexe and is expected to be different from previous games in the series, featuring a departure from the familiar settings and focusing heavily on supernatural elements.
Ubisoft has also announced that an update for Massive Entertainment's Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora includes a third-person mode scheduled for December. Additionally, the company is releasing Just Dance 2026 Edition later this year, featuring 40 new songs and two new game modes.
As of May 2025, Assassin's Creed Shadows is the third best-selling game in the U.S. for the year. The post on the Assassin's Creed Instagram account thanks players for forging legends with the game, indicating a strong connection between the game and its players.
With the success of Assassin's Creed Shadows, gamers are eagerly awaiting the release of Codename Hexe. The game promises to offer a fresh take on the Assassin's Creed franchise and is expected to launch in 2026 or 2027.
Xbox Series X players can immerse themselves in the intense gameplay and captivating storyline of Assassin's Creed Shadows, just like their counterparts on Windows PC, PlayStation 5, and macOS. The update for the game on Windows, provided by Ubisoft, ensures smooth gameplay for PC gamers. On the other hand, the entertainment offered by Assassin's Creed Shadows is not limited to PC gaming; it extends to Xbox Series X, providing an engaging gaming experience for Xbox users.
