Assassin’s Creed Shadows has shattered previous PS Store launch records for Ubisoft. Digital sales are more important than ever, and this new achievement on Sony’s platform is a big deal.

According to VGC, Shadows broke the publisher’s day-one record on the PS Store, marking its best launch performance ever on the platform. We’d already noted that the game delivered the second-best launch in the series—only behind Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, which had the advantage of launching during the holiday rush amid the pandemic.

It’s worth mentioning that the digital market has been growing steadily, and prices have increased since the last major Assassin’s Creed release. While these factors may have contributed to making the record a bit easier to break, it’s still an impressive milestone for Ubisoft.

All the available data points to the game being a hit, signaling a strong return to form for the series. If you’re one of the many players who grabbed Assassin’s Creed Shadows, you might want to check out our guide for more tips and insights.

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