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 probably eager to know exactly when you can start playing. We've got you covered with all the pre-load times for PC, PS5, and Xbox, ensuring you're ready to dive into the game 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 depending on your platform. Although the official *Assassin’s Creed* account initially shared these details on X (formerly Twitter), the post was later deleted. Fortunately, the information has been widely shared and is still accessible, providing the following pre-load schedules:

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 downloading the game from March 4th at 2 PM UTC. If you have a slower internet connection, it's wise to begin the download now to ensure you're ready for launch day.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows PlayStation 5 Pre-Load Times

PlayStation 5 players will need to wait a bit longer. You can pre-load *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* starting at 12 AM local time on March 18th. As soon as the clock strikes midnight, you can kick off the download process.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows PC Pre-Load Times

PC gamers can pre-load *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* from March 17th at 4 PM UTC. 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 example, if you're in Australia, your pre-load time begins on March 18th. Unfortunately, Ubisoft has not yet confirmed a pre-load time for Mac users.

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

The amount of storage required for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* varies by platform. On the Apple Mac store, the game is listed as requiring 114.5 GB of hard disk space. This substantial size might necessitate some storage management if you haven't upgraded your console or PC's storage capacity.

To prepare, you have three main options: delete some existing games, upgrade your storage, or transfer games to a USB drive. The latter option can be particularly useful for console users with PS4 or Xbox One games. By moving these games to a USB hard drive, you can free up significant SSD space while still being able to play them, albeit with potentially slower load times.

And there you have it—all the *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* pre-load times for PC, PS5, and Xbox, along with some tips on managing your storage to ensure a smooth gaming experience.