With *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* just days away from its release, you're likely eager to know exactly when you can start playing. We've got you covered with all the *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* preload times for PC, PS5, and Xbox, ensuring you're ready to dive into the action the moment it becomes available.
Here’s When You Can Pre-Load Assassin’s Creed Shadows
The pre-load times for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* vary depending on your platform. Although the official *Assassin’s Creed* account initially tweeted the pre-load and release times, that tweet has since been deleted. Thankfully, copies of the tweet are still circulating, providing us with the following pre-load schedule:
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Xbox Series X|S Pre-Load Times
If you're on Xbox, you can start pre-loading *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* from March 4th at 2 PM UTC. That means it's already available to pre-load, so if you have a slower internet connection, now's the time to start downloading.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows PlayStation 5 Pre-Load Times
For PlayStation 5 players, you'll need to wait until March 18 at 12 AM local time to begin pre-loading *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. As soon as the clock strikes midnight on March 18, you can start the download.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows PC Pre-Load Times
PC gamers can pre-load *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* starting on March 17 at 4 PM UTC. Here are the equivalent times for different 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
For those in Australia, your pre-load time will start on March 18. Ubisoft has not yet confirmed a pre-load time for Mac users.
How Much Hard Disk Space Do You Need to Pre-Load Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
The install size for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* varies by platform, but the Apple Mac store indicates that you'll need 114.5 GB of hard disk space. This is a significant amount, especially if you haven't upgraded your console's storage.
To manage this, you have three main options: delete some existing games, upgrade your console or PC storage, or transfer some games to a USB drive. The latter is particularly useful for console players with PS4 or Xbox One games. Simply buy or use an existing USB hard drive to transfer these games, freeing up valuable SSD space while still keeping them playable, albeit with potentially slower load times.
And there you have it—all the *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* preload times for PC, PS5, and Xbox, along with some tips on managing your storage space. Get ready to embark on your next adventure in the world of *Assassin’s Creed*!
