Summary
After the fantastic launch ofAssassin’s Creed Shadows, the development team at Ubisoft Quebec posted a heartfelt thank-you message on the game’s official subReddit, teasing more to come as well. There’s no denying the success thatAssassin’s Creed Shadowshas already seen in such a short amount of time, already breaking franchise records and seeing a healthy number of players on platforms like Steam.
The launch ofAssassin’s Creed Shadowshas gone just about as well as the studio could have hoped, especially following all the difficulties and delays Ubisoft ran into during development.Assassin’s Creed Shadowswas not only delayed multiple times, but the game has seen its fair share of negativity and controversies as well. Due to all these factors, there seems to have been a cloud of uncertainty surrounding the launch ofAC: Shadows, but with the game finally available, there has been much more support than the studio was expecting.
In less than a week,Assassin’s Creed Shadowshas seen stellar reviews from critics, huge player numbers, and has evenbroken Ubisoft franchise records. Many fans have praised the newest entry in the long-running series, and even some industry veterans have praised the title, like theBaldur’s Gate 3publishing director. These positive messages from fans have not gone unnoticed by Ubisoft Quebec, who took to Reddit to express the studio’s heartfelt gratitude to the community.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Studio Thanks Fans
In a post on the officialAssassin’s CreedsubReddit page, the dev team took the first weekend afterShadowslaunch to read through and watch the community’s reactions to the game. Seeing the response, reading reactions, and ultimately the joy that has come from playing has clearly meant a great deal to the team, especially after years of work put into the game. The post mentions that the positivity has inspired and fueled the team to keep improving the game, and ends by teasing that this isjust the beginning forShadows.
The reception toAssassin’s Creed Shadowshas clearly gone in a much more positive direction than Ubisoft was likely expecting. In fact, the studio was likely planning plenty of backlash as Ubisoft established ananti-harassment plan forAssassin’s Creed Shadowsdevelopers, aiming to protect its workers from potentially both online and in-real-life harassment. Thankfully, things have gone much better than anticipated, and it’s clear that Ubisoft Quebec is feeling the love from players.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows
WHERE TO PLAY
Experience an epic historical action-adventure story set in feudal Japan! Become a lethal shinobi Assassin and a powerful legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos. Switch seamlessly between two unlikely allies as you discover their common destiny. Master complementary playstyles, create your shinobi league, customize your hideout, and usher in a new era for Japan.• Explore the captivating open world of feudal Japan, from spectacular castle towns and bustling ports to peaceful shrines and war-ravaged landscapes. Adventure through unpredictable weather, changing seasons, and reactive environments.• Become Naoe, a shinobi Assassin, and Yasuke, a legendary samurai, as you experience their riveting stories and master their complementary playstyles. As Naoe, use stealth to avoid detection and agility to confound your enemies. As Yasuke, strike your foes with lethal precision and power. Unlock new skills, gear, and progression independently for each character.• Make information your weapon as you explore the world, and build your own network of spies to be your eyes and ears across locations to hunt down your next target. Along the way, recruit new allies with unique abilities to help accomplish your missions.• Create a fully customizable hideout for your growing shinobi league as you train your crew, craft new gear, interact with key characters, and choose your base’s layout, decorations, and accessories.
