With *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* set to launch soon, you're probably eager to know when you can start pre-loading the game. We've gathered all the essential preload times for PC, PS5, and Xbox to ensure you're ready to dive into the action as soon as possible.
When Can You Pre-Load Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
The preload times for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* differ across platforms. Although the official *Assassin’s Creed* account shared the details on X (formerly Twitter), the post was later removed. Fortunately, the information has been widely circulated, so here are the confirmed preload times:
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Xbox Series X|S Pre-Load Times
For Xbox Series X|S users, you can start pre-loading *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* from March 4th at 2 PM UTC. If you're concerned about slow internet speeds, it's best to begin the download now to ensure you're ready for the game's release.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows PlayStation 5 Pre-Load Times
PlayStation 5 players will need to wait until March 18 at 12 AM local time to begin pre-loading *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. The moment the clock strikes midnight on March 18, you can start downloading the game.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows PC Pre-Load Times
PC gamers can pre-load *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* starting from March 17 at 4 PM UTC. Here are the equivalent times for different time zones:
- Pacific Time – Mon, 17 Mar 2025 at 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
If you're in Australia, your preload will start on March 18. Ubisoft has not yet announced preload times for Mac.
How Much Hard Disk Space Do You Need to Pre-Load Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
The game requires a significant amount of storage space. On the Apple Mac store, *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is listed as needing 114.5 GB. If you're running low on space, consider these options:
- Delete some existing games to free up space.
- Upgrade your console or PC storage.
- On consoles, transfer some games to a USB drive. This method can free up a lot of SSD space, though games may load slightly slower. Simply use a USB hard drive to move your PS4 or Xbox One games off your main storage.
With these details on *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* preload times for PC, PS5, and Xbox, you're now equipped to prepare for the game's release and ensure a smooth gaming experience.
