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

Author : Finn Apr 03,2025

With *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* just days away from release, you're probably eager to know exactly when you can start playing. We've got you covered with all the pre-load times for PC, PS5, and Xbox, ensuring you can dive into the game as soon as possible.

Here’s When You Can Pre-Load Assassin’s Creed Shadows

A map showing the release and pre-load times for Assassin's Creed Shadows.

The pre-load times for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* differ across platforms. Although the official *Assassin’s Creed* account initially shared these details via a tweet that was later deleted, the information is still widely available. Here are the pre-load times you need to know:

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Xbox Series X|S Pre-Load Times

You can start pre-loading *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* on Xbox from March 4th at 2 PM UTC. That means it's already available for pre-loading. If you have a slow internet connection, now's the time to start downloading to save yourself some waiting later.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows PlayStation 5 Pre-Load Times

For PlayStation 5 users, 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 process.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows PC Pre-Load Times

PC players 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 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 example, if you're in Australia, your pre-load time will start on March 18. Unfortunately, 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 required hard disk space for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* varies by platform, but the Apple Mac store indicates that you'll need 114.5 GB. This is a significant amount of space, especially if you haven't upgraded your storage recently.

To manage this, you have three main options: delete some existing games, upgrade your console or PC storage, or transfer games to a USB drive. The latter is particularly useful for console users 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 the games may load slightly slower, you'll have enough room to pre-load *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*.

And there you have it—all the *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* pre-load times for PC, PS5, and Xbox, along with some tips on managing your storage space.

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