With the release of Assassin's Creed Shadows just days away, you're probably eager to know exactly when you can start playing. We've got the preload times for PC, PS5, and Xbox, so you can get ready to dive in!
Preload times vary by platform. While an official tweet announcing these times has since been deleted, the information remains widely available. Here's the breakdown:
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 you can start downloading now!
Assassin's Creed Shadows PlayStation 5 Preload Times
PlayStation 5 players will need to wait a bit longer. Preloads begin March 18th at 12 AM local time.
Assassin's Creed Shadows PC Preload Times
PC players can preload starting March 17th at 4 PM UTC. Here's a regional breakdown:
- 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
Please note: Ubisoft has not yet confirmed a preload time for Mac.
How Much Hard Disk Space Do You Need?
The install size varies by platform, but the Apple Mac store lists Assassin's Creed Shadows as requiring 114.5 GB. That's a significant amount of space. To make room, consider deleting older games, upgrading your storage, or (on consoles) transferring games to a USB drive.
Related: Who Do You Play as in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
And there you have it—all the Assassin's Creed Shadows preload times for PC, PS5, and Xbox!
