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 definitive preload times for PC, PS5, and Xbox.
Preload times vary by platform. While the official Assassin's Creed account initially tweeted these times (since deleted), the information is readily available elsewhere. Here's the breakdown:
Assassin's Creed Shadows Xbox Series X|S Preload Times
Xbox players can preload Assassin's Creed Shadows starting March 4th at 2 PM UTC. That means it's available now! Preloading is a great way to save time, especially if you have a slower internet connection.
Assassin's Creed Shadows PlayStation 5 Preload Times
PlayStation 5 users will need to wait a bit longer. Preloading begins March 18th at 12 AM local time. Get ready to download as soon as the clock strikes midnight!
Assassin's Creed Shadows PC Preload Times
PC players can begin preloading Assassin's Creed Shadows from 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
Note that Australian players will start preloading on March 18th. Ubisoft has yet to confirm preload times for Mac.
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How Much Hard Disk Space Do You Need?
The required install size varies by platform, but the Apple Mac store lists Assassin's Creed Shadows as needing 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). This is a good way to free up SSD space by moving older games to external storage.
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And there you have it—all the Assassin's Creed Shadows preload times for PC, PS5, and Xbox!
