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

With *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* set to release soon, you're probably eager to know when you can start pre-loading this highly anticipated game. We've compiled all the pre-load times for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* across PC, PS5, and Xbox, ensuring you're ready to dive in the moment it launches.

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

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

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

Xbox players can start pre-loading *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* from March 4th at 2 PM UTC. That means if you're reading this, you can already begin the download. This is especially useful if you have a slower internet connection and want to be ready for the game's launch.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows PlayStation 5 Pre-Load Times

If you're on PlayStation 5, you'll need to wait until March 18 at 12 AM local time to pre-load *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. As soon as the clock strikes midnight on March 18, you can start downloading the game.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows PC Pre-Load Times

PC gamers, mark your calendars for March 17 at 4 PM UTC to pre-load *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. 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 those in Australia, the pre-load will begin on March 18. Unfortunately, Ubisoft has not yet confirmed pre-load times for Mac users.

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

The storage requirements for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* vary by platform, but the Apple Mac store indicates a need for 114.5 GB of hard disk space. This significant size may require some adjustments on your part:

• Delete existing games to free up space.
• Upgrade your console or PC storage.
• On consoles, transfer older games to a USB drive. This method can save substantial SSD space while still allowing you to play those games, albeit with potentially slower load times.

These are the pre-load times and storage requirements for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* on PC, PS5, and Xbox. Make sure you're prepared to enjoy this exciting new addition to the *Assassin’s Creed* series from day one!