Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Shadows surpasses 5 million, leaving fans questioning the future installment
In a significant move for Ubisoft, the critically acclaimed Assassin's Creed Shadows is now available for purchase on various platforms, including Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, PlayStation 5, and macOS. The game, set in Feudal Japan, allows players to switch between the stealthy Naoe and the powerful Yasuke, engaging in combat with foes that can be found hiding in the shadows or out in broad daylight.
The success of Assassin's Creed Shadows has been unprecedented, with the game reaching 5 million players since its launch on March 20, 2025, making it the third best-selling game in the U.S. for the year. Notably, it surpassed the previous milestone of 3 million players just a week after its launch. Zachary Boddy, a colleague, even described it as a game-of-the-year contender for 2025.
Ubisoft's CEO, Yves Guillemot, has highlighted the importance of Assassin's Creed Shadows to the company, especially after some less successful titles. The investment of over €100 million ($116 million) in Shadows development showcases their commitment to this new generation of consoles, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Ubisoft's immediate next steps after Assassin's Creed Shadows include the launch of the Claws of Awaji expansion, targeting September 2025. Additionally, new versions of Assassin's Creed Shadows will come to other platforms, notably including the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, with a game announced for that platform expected by spring 2026.
Beyond Claws of Awaji and the Nintendo Switch 2 release, Ubisoft has announced further titles in the near future as part of their ongoing release plans. However, specific details about these new titles have not been revealed yet, leaving some excitement for the coming months.
Ubisoft is also working on numerous games, including The Division 3, a remake of Splinter Cell, several new Assassin's Creed titles, and a reported remake of Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag. Amazon and Best Buy also offer the Xbox Series X version of Assassin's Creed Shadows for sale.
In the world of city-building games, fans can look forward to the Anno franchise's release in November 2025. Meanwhile, an update for Massive Entertainment's Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora includes a third-person mode scheduled for December 2025.
With Assassin's Creed Shadows setting new standards for Ubisoft and the gaming industry, expectations are high for the company's future projects. The next mainline Assassin's Creed game, referred to as Codename Hexe, is expected to be different from prior games in the series.
[1] Assassin's Creed Shadows is now available on various platforms. [2] Ubisoft plans to release the Claws of Awaji expansion and expand Shadows to new platforms, including the Nintendo Switch 2. [3] Further titles are expected to be announced in the near future. [4] Ubisoft is also working on numerous other games, including The Division 3, a remake of Splinter Cell, several new Assassin's Creed titles, and a reported remake of Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag.
The critically acclaimed game Assassin's Creed Shadows is now accessible on various platforms, including Windows PC, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, and macOS. Ubisoft has announced plans to release the Claws of Awaji expansion and extend Shadows to new platforms, such as the Nintendo Switch 2. Beyond Claws of Awaji and the Nintendo Switch 2 release, Ubisoft is anticipating the announcement of further titles in the near future. Additionally, they are engaged in the development of numerous other games, including The Division 3, a remake of Splinter Cell, several new Assassin's Creed titles, and a reported remake of Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag.
