Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Global Release Schedule Revealed

Ubisoft has officially announced the global release times for the highly anticipated Assassin’s Creed Shadows. In a departure from the usual practice, this game will have a unified release date across all platforms, with no option for early access through additional payment.

For players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S, Assassin’s Creed Shadows will be available at 12am local time on March 20. However, PC gamers should note that release times vary depending on the platform. If you're playing via Steam, the game will launch at different times across various time zones, starting from 9pm PDT on March 19 in Los Angeles to 3pm AEDT on March 20 in Sydney. For those using Ubisoft's own platform, Ubi Connect, the release times also vary, starting from 9pm PDT on March 19 in Los Angeles to 11pm AEDT on March 19 in Sydney.

Pre-loading is already available for Xbox Series X and S, PlayStation 5, and PC, ensuring that fans can dive into the game as soon as it's released.

The pressure is on for Assassin’s Creed Shadows to perform well for Ubisoft, especially following a series of delays and the underwhelming sales of last year's Star Wars Outlaws. Ubisoft has faced significant challenges recently, including high-profile flops, layoffs, studio closures, and game cancellations, all leading up to this crucial release.

IGN’s review of Assassin’s Creed Shadows awarded it an impressive 8/10, praising the game for refining its open-world mechanics and delivering one of the best experiences in the series to date. The review stated, “By sharpening the edges of its existing systems, Assassin’s Creed Shadows creates one of the best versions of the open-world style it’s been honing for the last decade.”