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 you covered with all the preload times for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* on PC, PS5, and Xbox.
When Can You Pre-Load Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
The preload times for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* differ depending on your platform. Although the official *Assassin’s Creed* account shared these details on Twitter, the tweet was deleted. Fortunately, the information has been preserved and shared widely, revealing the following preload schedules:
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Xbox Series X|S Pre-Load Times
For Xbox Series X|S users, *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is ready to preload starting March 4th at 2 PM UTC. If you're concerned about slow internet speeds, now's the time to start downloading and save yourself some waiting later.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows PlayStation 5 Pre-Load Times
PlayStation 5 players will need to wait a bit longer. You can begin preloading *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* on March 18 at 12 AM local time. As soon as the clock strikes midnight on March 18, you can start downloading.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows PC Pre-Load Times
PC gamers, you can preload *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* from March 17 at 4 PM UTC. Here are the equivalent times in various 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
For those in Australia, the preload will start on March 18. Ubisoft has not yet announced preload times for Mac users.
How Much Hard Disk Space Do You Need to Pre-Load Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
The game's install size varies by platform, but on the Apple Mac store, *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* requires 114.5 GB of hard disk space. That's a significant amount, so you may need to prepare your storage.
If you're short on space, you have a few options: delete some existing games, upgrade your console or PC's storage, or transfer games to a USB drive. The latter option is particularly useful for console users with PS4 or Xbox One games. By transferring these to a USB hard drive, you can free up a lot of SSD space, though games may load slightly slower.
And there you have it—all the *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* preload times for PC, PS5, and Xbox, along with some tips on managing your storage space.
