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

With *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* just days away from its much-anticipated release, fans are eager to know exactly when they can dive into the action. We've got you covered with all the essential pre-load times for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* across PC, PS5, and Xbox.

When You Can Pre-Load Assassin’s Creed Shadows

The pre-load times for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* vary by platform. Although the official tweet from the *Assassin’s Creed* account has been deleted, the details are still widely available. Here’s when you can start pre-loading:

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

If you're an Xbox player, you can start pre-loading *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* right now. The pre-load began on March 4th at 2 PM UTC. This is perfect for those with slower internet connections, as you can start downloading immediately to save time.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows PlayStation 5 Pre-Load Times

For PlayStation 5 users, you'll need to wait a bit longer. You can start pre-loading *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* from March 18th at 12 AM local time. The moment the clock strikes midnight on March 18th, you can begin the pre-load process.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows PC Pre-Load Times

PC gamers, your pre-load window opens on March 17th at 4 PM UTC. Here are the equivalent times for 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 example, if you're in Australia, your pre-load will start on March 18th. As for Mac users, Ubisoft has not yet confirmed a pre-load time.

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

The space required to install *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* varies by platform, but the Apple Mac store indicates that you’ll need 114.5 GB of hard disk space. This is significant, especially if your storage hasn't been upgraded.

To manage this, you have three options: delete some existing games, upgrade your storage, or transfer games to a USB drive. On consoles, transferring older PS4 or Xbox One games to a USB drive can free up a considerable amount of SSD space. The games remain playable, though they may load slightly slower.

And there you have it—everything you need to know about the *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* preload times for PC, PS5, and Xbox.