The newest instalment in Ubisoft's blockbuster "Assassin's Creed" franchise received a "very positive" rating on Steam based on 751 user reviews, with 80% of them being positive, around four hours after its launch on the game distribution platform.

Ubisoft's next big release is Assassin's Creed Shadows, which debuts on March 20. According to analyst Joost Van Dreunen, the game's release is a "bit of an existential moment" for Ubisoft.

Investing.com -- Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the latest installment of Ubisoft’s popular franchise, has received largely positive reviews after its March 20 launch. The game currently has a “very positive” rating on Steam, with 80% of 751 user reviews being favorable roughly four hours after its release on the platform.