With *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* just days away from its highly anticipated release, you're probably eager to know when you can start pre-loading the game. We've got you covered with all the pre-load times for PC, PS5, and Xbox, ensuring you're ready to dive into the action the moment it launches.
When You Can Pre-Load Assassin’s Creed Shadows
The pre-load times for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* differ across platforms. 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 pre-load times you need to know:
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Xbox Series X|S Pre-Load Times
If you're playing on Xbox, you can start pre-loading *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* from March 4th at 2 PM UTC. That means it's already available for pre-load, so if you're looking to save time, especially with a slower internet connection, start downloading now.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows PlayStation 5 Pre-Load Times
For PlayStation 5 users, you'll need to wait a bit longer. You can begin pre-loading *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* from March 18 at 12 AM local time. As soon as the clock strikes midnight on March 18, you can start downloading the game.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows PC Pre-Load Times
PC players can pre-load *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* starting March 17 at 4 PM UTC. Here are the equivalent times for various 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, your pre-load time will begin on March 18. Ubisoft has not yet confirmed a pre-load time for Mac users.
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. That's a significant amount, especially if you haven't upgraded your storage.
To make room, you have three main options: delete some existing games, upgrade your console or PC storage, or transfer games to a USB drive on your console. Transferring PS4 or Xbox One games to a USB hard drive can free up a lot of SSD space, although games might load a bit slower. If you already have a USB drive, this could be an easy solution to manage your storage needs.
And there you have it—all the pre-load times for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* on PC, PS5, and Xbox, along with some tips on managing your storage space.
