Assassin’s Creed Origins and Odyssey Achieve Significant New Milestones

Ubisoft has recently shared some exciting news for fans of its iconic Assassin’s Creed series. Both Assassin’s Creed Odyssey and Assassin’s Creed Origins have hit a remarkable milestone, boasting over 40 million players collectively. This achievement highlights the strong connection these games have with their enthusiastic fan base.

Meanwhile, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, which may not have reached the same player numbers, is nonetheless carving out a success story of its own. Since its debut on March 20, it’s consistently topped sales charts. This achievement is noteworthy, especially for Ubisoft, whose recent releases have faced challenges capturing large audiences. Praised for its stunning graphics, engaging narrative, and refined combat mechanics, Shadows is a title that’s struck a positive chord with many players. However, it’s yet to overtake Monster Hunter Wilds as the year’s bestseller.

Recently, Ubisoft took to Twitter to celebrate the 40 million player milestone for both Origins and Odyssey. Released on October 27, 2017, and October 15, 2018, respectively, these titles have each garnered critical acclaim, with Origins scoring an 85 on OpenCritic and Odyssey close behind with an 84. Originally available on the Xbox One and PlayStation 4, these games have also been upgraded for free enhancements on the latest Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 consoles.

The Assassin’s Creed series has always been lauded for its meticulous historical settings and breathtaking attention to detail. Fans love how the games skillfully meld stealth and combat, creating thrilling encounters that bring history to life with a truly interactive twist.

As for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, its journey is just beginning. With a compelling start and extensive player engagement, the game is capturing the imagination of players globally. Its narrative, enriched by the tales of samurai Yasuke and shinobi Naoe, resonates with enthusiasts of the franchise, bringing something fresh and intriguing into the fold. The sprawling open world and wealth of content have certainly added to its appeal. With the current success and these exciting milestones for Origins and Odyssey, many in the gaming community are optimistic about what lies ahead for the Assassin’s Creed franchise.