With the release of *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* just days away, fans are eager to know when they can start pre-loading the game across various platforms. We've compiled all the essential preload times for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* on PC, PS5, and Xbox to ensure you're ready to dive into the action as soon as possible.
When Can You Pre-Load Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
The pre-load times for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* differ across platforms. Although the official *Assassin’s Creed* account initially tweeted the pre-load and release times, that tweet has since been deleted. Fortunately, the information is still widely available, allowing us to share the following details:
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Xbox Series X|S Pre-Load Times
For Xbox Series X|S users, *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is already available for pre-loading. You can start the download process from March 4th at 2 PM UTC. This is perfect for those with slower internet connections, giving you plenty of time to prepare for the game's launch.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows PlayStation 5 Pre-Load Times
If you're playing on a PlayStation 5, 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.
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 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 example, if you're in Australia, you'll be able to start pre-loading on March 18. As for Mac users, Ubisoft has not yet confirmed 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 storage requirements for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* vary by platform, but according to the Apple Mac store, you'll need 114.5 GB of hard disk space. This significant amount may require some space management, especially if you haven't upgraded your storage recently. Here are your options to make room:
- Delete some existing games.
- Upgrade your console or PC storage.
- On consoles, transfer some games to a USB drive. This method can free up substantial SSD space, and games transferred to a USB drive remain playable, though they might load slightly slower.
These are the preload times for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* across PC, PS5, and Xbox, ensuring you're prepared for an uninterrupted gaming experience when the game launches.
