With the release of Assassin's Creed Shadows just days away, you're probably eager to know exactly when you can start playing. We've got the pre-load times for PC, PS5, and Xbox, so you can get ready for launch day.
Pre-load times vary by platform. While the official Assassin's Creed account initially tweeted the pre-load and release times, the tweet has since been removed. However, the information is still readily available, and here's the breakdown:
Assassin's Creed Shadows Xbox Series X|S Pre-Load Times
Xbox players can pre-load Assassin's Creed Shadows starting March 4th at 2 PM UTC. That means it's already available! Get downloading now to save time, especially if you have a slower internet connection.
Assassin's Creed Shadows PlayStation 5 Pre-Load Times
PlayStation 5 players will need to wait a bit longer. Pre-loads begin March 18th at 12 AM local time. Get ready to download as soon as the clock strikes midnight on March 18th.
Assassin's Creed Shadows PC Pre-Load Times
PC players can pre-load starting March 17th at 4 PM UTC. Here's the equivalent time in other time zones:
- Pacific Time – Mon, 17 Mar 2025 09:00 AM PDT
- Eastern Time – Mon, 17 Mar 2025 at 12:00 PM EDT
- Greenwich Mean Time – Mon, 17 Mar 2025 at 4:00 PM GMT
- Central European Time – Mon, 17 Mar 2025 at 5:00 PM CET
- Japan Standard Time – Tue, 18 Mar 2025 at 1:00 AM JST
- Australian Eastern Time – Tue, 18 Mar 2025 at 3:00 AM AEDT
Note that Australian players will need to wait until March 18th to pre-load. Ubisoft hasn't yet announced a Mac pre-load time.
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How Much Hard Disk Space Do You Need?
The required install size varies by platform, but the Apple Mac store lists Assassin's Creed Shadows as needing 114.5 GB of hard disk space. This is a significant amount, so consider these options:
- Delete some existing games.
- Upgrade your console or PC storage.
- Transfer games to a USB drive (console only).
Transferring older games (PS4 or Xbox One) to a USB drive can free up considerable SSD space. While load times might be slightly slower, it's a great way to make room.
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And there you have it – all the Assassin's Creed Shadows pre-load times for PC, PS5, and Xbox.
