All Assassin’s Creed Shadows Preload Times for PC, PS5, and Xbox

With the release of Assassin's Creed Shadows just days away, the question on everyone's mind is: when can I pre-load? We've got the answer, detailing pre-load times for PC, PS5, and Xbox.

Pre-load times vary by platform. While an initial tweet from the official Assassin's Creed account (since deleted) provided these times, the information is readily available elsewhere.

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! Pre-loading now is recommended, especially for those with slower internet connections.

Assassin's Creed Shadows PlayStation 5 Pre-Load Times

PlayStation 5 users will need to wait a bit longer. Pre-loading begins March 18th at 12 AM local time. Get ready to download as soon as the clock strikes midnight!

Assassin's Creed Shadows PC Pre-Load Times

PC gamers can start pre-loading Assassin's Creed Shadows from March 17th at 4 PM UTC. Here's a breakdown of equivalent times 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. Ubisoft has yet to confirm a Mac pre-load time.

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How Much Hard Disk Space Do You Need to Pre-Load Assassin's Creed Shadows?

The install size varies by platform, but the Apple Mac store lists Assassin's Creed Shadows at 114.5 GB. This significant size may require some space management. Consider deleting older games, upgrading your storage, or (on consoles) transferring games to a USB drive to free up space.

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And there you have it—pre-load times for Assassin's Creed Shadows on PC, PS5, and Xbox.