Ubisoft is riding a wave of success as Assassin’s Creed Shadows breaks into the list of the year’s top-selling games. The Japanese-themed open-world entry is holding strong alongside Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and Monster Hunter Wilds.

With the first quarter of 2025 concluded, early sales data reveals which games are dominating the market so far this year. Although there’s still a long way to go, Assassin’s Creed Shadows has already established itself as a commercial hit, once again elevating Ubisoft’s standing in a highly competitive landscape. The title has delivered standout sales, placing it among the most significant launches in recent months.

Figures from Circana and analyst Mat Piscatella confirm that Assassin’s Creed Shadows ranks among the top five best-selling titles of 2025 to date. The list also features Monster Hunter Wilds, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, and Civilization 7. Notably, Shadows secured the second-highest dollar revenue during its launch week, second only to Monster Hunter Wilds.

Ubisoft reported that the game attracted three million players in its first week and achieved the second-highest day-one revenue in Assassin’s Creed history. This success comes at a crucial moment, following a string of underwhelming releases from the publisher in recent years. The strong reception of Shadows indicates that the franchise remains one of Ubisoft’s most dependable performers.

That said, the year is far from over, and Assassin’s Creed Shadows may face stiff competition from upcoming blockbuster titles. The anticipated arrivals of Grand Theft Auto 6, DOOM: The Dark Ages, and Ghost of Yotei could challenge Shadows’ position in the sales charts later in the year.

 Tencent Joins Ubisoft’s New Subsidiary

Ubisoft has also capitalized on this momentum to reorganize its business with the creation of a new subsidiary. Tencent has invested €1.16 billion in exchange for a 25% stake. This new division will oversee key franchises including Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six. Internally, the move has prompted concerns among Ubisoft employees who are eager to understand the implications of the restructuring, both good and bad.

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