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 an official tweet announcing these times has since been deleted, the information is readily available. 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 you can download it now!
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.
Assassin's Creed Shadows PC Pre-Load Times
PC players can pre-load starting March 17th at 4 PM UTC. Here's a regional breakdown:
- 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
Please note: Ubisoft has not yet confirmed a pre-load time for Mac.
How Much Hard Disk Space Do You Need?
The install size varies by platform, but the Apple Mac store lists Assassin's Creed Shadows as requiring 114.5 GB. That's a significant amount of space. Consider these options:
- Delete some existing games.
- Upgrade your console or PC storage.
- Transfer games to a USB drive (console only).
Transferring older generation games (PS4 or Xbox One) to a USB drive can free up considerable SSD space.
Related: Who Do You Play as in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
And there you have it—all the Assassin's Creed Shadows pre-load times for PC, PS5, and Xbox!
