Assassin’s Creed Shadows Preload Schedule: PC, PS5, Xbox

With *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* just days away from its eagerly anticipated release, you're probably eager to know exactly when you can start playing. We've gathered all the essential information on the preload times for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* across PC, PS5, and Xbox to ensure you're ready to dive into the action as soon as possible.

Here’s When You Can Pre-Load Assassin’s Creed Shadows

The preload times for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* differ based on your gaming platform. Although the official *Assassin’s Creed* account initially shared these details via a tweet that was later deleted, the information is still widely available. Here are the preload times you need to know:

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Xbox Series X|S Pre-Load Times

You can start preloading *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* on your Xbox Series X|S from March 4th at 2 PM UTC. This means you can begin downloading right now, which is especially beneficial if you have a slower internet connection.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows PlayStation 5 Pre-Load Times

For PlayStation 5 users, you'll need to wait a bit longer. Preloading for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* on PS5 starts on March 18 at 12 AM local time. As soon as the clock strikes midnight, you can begin the preload process.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows PC Pre-Load Times

PC gamers can preload *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* from March 17 at 4 PM UTC. Here are the corresponding times in 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 those in Australia, preloading will commence on March 18. As for Mac users, Ubisoft has not yet announced a preload time for this platform.

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

The space required to install *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* varies by platform, but according to the Apple Mac store, you'll need 114.5 GB of hard disk space. This is significant, especially if your storage is limited. To manage this, consider these options:

• Delete some existing games to free up space.
• Upgrade your console or PC storage.
• On consoles, transfer older games to a USB drive to save space. This method allows you to keep your games playable, albeit possibly with slightly slower load times, and can free up considerable SSD space.

These are the preload times for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* on PC, PS5, and Xbox. Ensure you're prepared so you can jump right into the adventure when the game launches.