In an unexpected turn of events, Assassin’s Creed Shadows has received its first discount only a day after its official release. The retail chain Best Buy has begun offering download codes for the Xbox Series X|S version of the game at a reduced price, marking an unusual move so soon after launch.

On March 20 , Assassin’s Creed Shadows hit store shelves worldwide. However, by March 21 , Best Buy had already slashed the price of digital download codes for both the Standard and Deluxe editions of the game by $10 USD . This brings the cost down significantly compared to the standard retail price of $70 for physical copies on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

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It’s worth noting that this discount applies exclusively to digital codes for Xbox platforms, while physical disc versions remain unaffected. The timing of this price drop raises questions about whether Best Buy is simply trying to clear out its inventory of digital keys or if there are other factors at play.

While Best Buy’s discount may not necessarily reflect the game’s overall popularity, early metrics provide some insights into its reception. According to SteamDB , the peak concurrent player count for Assassin’s Creed Shadows on PC reached 47,000 users shortly after launch. While this figure indicates a solid player base, it falls short of the numbers seen with some of Ubisoft’s previous releases.

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