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Assassin's Creed Shadows: Global Release Schedule Unveiled

Author : Savannah Update : Apr 12,2025

Ubisoft has officially announced the global release times for the much-anticipated Assassin’s Creed Shadows. This latest installment in the iconic series breaks from tradition with a synchronized global release date, ensuring that fans worldwide can start their adventure simultaneously without the option for early access.

Release Date Details:

Assassin’s Creed Shadows will launch on March 20 at 12am local time for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S. However, the release times for PC players vary depending on the platform. For those purchasing via Steam, the game will be available starting at 9pm PDT on March 19, while Ubi Connect users will see it at 9pm PDT on March 19 as well, but with different timings for various time zones.

Pre-loading is currently available on all platforms, including Xbox Series X and S, PlayStation 5, and PC, allowing eager players to prepare in advance.

Play*Assassin’s Creed Shadows* faces high expectations from Ubisoft, especially following delays and the underwhelming performance of last year's *Star Wars Outlaws*. Ubisoft has encountered several challenges recently, including high-profile flops, layoffs, studio closures, and game cancellations, putting additional pressure on *Shadows* to deliver.

IGN's review of Assassin’s Creed Shadows awarded it an impressive 8/10, praising the game for refining its open-world mechanics: “By sharpening the edges of its existing systems, Assassin’s Creed Shadows creates one of the best versions of the open-world style it’s been honing for the last decade.”

Assassin's Creed Shadows global release times. Image credit: Ubisoft.

Global Release Times:

Assassin’s Creed Shadows on Xbox Series X and S and PS5:

  • Los Angeles (PDT): 12am, March 20
  • Mexico (CST): 12am, March 20
  • New York (EDT): 12am, March 20
  • Montreal (EDT): 12am, March 20
  • Sao Paolo (BRT): 12am, March 20
  • London (GMT): 12am, March 20
  • Paris (CET): 12am, March 20
  • Johannesburg (SAST): 12am, March 20
  • Abu Dhabi (GST): 12am, March 20
  • Shanghai (CST): 12am, March 20
  • Seoul (KST): 12am, March 20
  • Tokyo (JST): 12am, March 20
  • Sydney (AEDT): 12am, March 20

Assassin’s Creed Shadows on PC via Steam:

  • Los Angeles (PDT): 9pm, March 19
  • Mexico (CST): 10pm, March 19
  • New York (EDT): 12am, March 20
  • Montreal (EDT): 12am, March 20
  • Sao Paolo (BRT): 1am, March 20
  • London (GMT): 4am, March 20
  • Paris (CET): 5am, March 20
  • Johannesburg (SAST): 6am, March 20
  • Abu Dhabi (GST): 8am, March 20
  • Shanghai (CST): 12am, March 20
  • Seoul (KST): 1pm, March 20
  • Tokyo (JST): 1pm, March 20
  • Sydney (AEDT): 3pm, March 20

Assassin’s Creed Shadows on PC via Ubi Connect:

  • Los Angeles (PDT): 9pm, March 19
  • Mexico (CST): 10pm, March 19
  • New York (EST): 12am, March 20
  • Montreal (EDT): 12am, March 20
  • Sao Paolo (BRT): 1am, March 20
  • London (GMT): 10pm, March 19
  • Paris (CET): 11pm, March 19
  • Johannesburg (SAST): 12am, March 20
  • Abu Dhabi (GST): 2am, March 20
  • Shanghai (CST): 8pm, March 19
  • Seoul (KST): 9pm, March 19
  • Tokyo (JST): 9pm, March 19
  • Sydney (AEDT): 11pm, March 19