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

The release of *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is just around the corner, and you're likely eager to know when you can start playing. We've compiled all the essential pre-load times for PC, PS5, and Xbox to help you get ready for launch day.

When You Can Pre-Load Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Pre-load times for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* vary by platform. Although the official *Assassin’s Creed* account initially shared these details via a tweet that was later deleted, the information is still widely available online. Here's what you need to know:

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

For Xbox Series X|S players, *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is ready to pre-load starting March 4th at 2 PM UTC. That's right, you can start downloading it now. If you have a slower internet connection, it's a good idea to begin the download immediately to save time.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows PlayStation 5 Pre-Load Times

If you're playing on a PlayStation 5, you'll need to wait a bit longer. Pre-loading begins 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* on your PS5.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows PC Pre-Load Times

PC gamers can start pre-loading *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* on 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, for instance, you can start pre-loading at 3:00 AM AEDT on March 18. As for Mac users, Ubisoft has yet to confirm a pre-load time for that platform.

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

The required storage space for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* varies by platform, but the Apple Mac store indicates that you'll need 114.5 GB of hard disk space. That's a substantial amount, especially if you haven't upgraded your console's storage.

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To manage your storage, you have three options: delete some existing games, upgrade your console or PC storage, or transfer games to a USB drive. The latter can be particularly helpful if you have several PS4 or Xbox One games. Simply connect a USB hard drive to your console, transfer the older games to it, and free up valuable SSD space. While the games might load a bit slower from the USB, this method can help you save space without losing access to your games.

These are all the *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* pre-load times for PC, PS5, and Xbox. Get ready to dive into the adventure!