With *Assassin's Creed Shadows* just days away from release, you're probably eager to know when you can start pre-loading it on your platform of choice. We've got all the details you need for PC, PS5, and Xbox pre-load times.
Here’s When You Can Pre-Load Assassin’s Creed Shadows
The pre-load times for *Assassin's Creed Shadows* differ across platforms. Originally shared by the official *Assassin's Creed* account on X (formerly Twitter), these details were later deleted but 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 on Xbox, you can start pre-loading *Assassin's Creed Shadows* as early as March 4th at 2 PM UTC. This means you can download it now, which is great if you're looking to save time, especially with a slower internet connection.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows PlayStation 5 Pre-Load Times
For PlayStation 5 users, you'll need to wait until March 18 at 12 AM local time to start pre-loading *Assassin's Creed Shadows*. The moment the clock strikes midnight on March 18, you can begin the download process.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows PC Pre-Load Times
PC players can pre-load *Assassin's Creed Shadows* from March 17 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
If you're in Australia, your pre-load time will start on March 18. Unfortunately, Ubisoft has not yet announced pre-load times for Mac.
How Much Hard Disk Space Do You Need to Pre-Load Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
The game's install size varies by platform, but the Apple Mac store indicates that *Assassin's Creed Shadows* requires 114.5 GB of hard disk space. This is significant, especially if you haven't expanded your console's storage.
To manage this, you have three main options: delete some existing games, upgrade your console or PC storage, or transfer older games to an external USB drive. The latter is particularly useful for consoles; transferring PS4 or Xbox One games to a USB drive can free up substantial SSD space. These games will still be playable, albeit potentially with slightly slower load times.
And that's everything you need to know about the *Assassin's Creed Shadows* preload times for PC, PS5, and Xbox. Get ready to dive into the shadows!
