With the release of Assassin's Creed Shadows just days away, the question on everyone's mind is: when can I start playing? We've got the answer, detailing preload times for PC, PS5, and Xbox.
Preload times vary by platform. While an official tweet initially provided these details, it has since been removed. However, the information remains widely available:
Assassin's Creed Shadows Xbox Series X|S Preload Times
Xbox players can preload Assassin's Creed Shadows starting March 4th at 2 PM UTC. That means it's already available! Preload now to save time, especially if you have a slower internet connection.
Assassin's Creed Shadows PlayStation 5 Preload Times
PlayStation 5 users will need to wait a bit longer. Preloading begins March 18th at 12 AM local time. Get ready to download as soon as the clock strikes midnight!
Assassin's Creed Shadows PC Preload Times
PC players can begin preloading on March 17th at 4 PM UTC. Here's a breakdown of equivalent times in other 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
Note that Australian players will see their preload begin on March 18th. Ubisoft has yet to confirm preload times for Mac.
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How Much Hard Disk Space Do You Need to Preload Assassin's Creed Shadows?
The required install size varies by platform, but the Apple Mac store lists Assassin's Creed Shadows at 114.5 GB. This is a significant amount of space. Consider these options:
- Delete existing games
- Upgrade your console or PC storage
- Transfer games to a USB drive (console only)
Transferring older generation games (PS4 or Xbox One) to a USB drive can free up considerable SSD space. While load times might be slightly longer, it's a great way to make room.
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And there you have it—preload times for Assassin's Creed Shadows on PC, PS5, and Xbox.
