Assassin’s Creed Shadows Preload Schedule Revealed for PC, PS5, Xbox

With the release of *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* just days away, you're likely eager to know exactly when you can start playing. We've got all the details on the pre-load times for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* across PC, PS5, and Xbox, ensuring you're ready to dive into the action as soon as possible.

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

Pre-load times for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* differ by platform. Although the official *Assassin’s Creed* X post (tweet) with the details was deleted, the information is still widely available online. Here’s when you can start pre-loading:

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

You can pre-load *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* on Xbox starting from March 4th at 2 PM UTC. If you haven’t started yet, now's the perfect time to begin downloading, especially if your internet connection isn’t the fastest.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows PlayStation 5 Pre-Load Times

PlayStation 5 users will have to wait a bit longer. You can start pre-loading *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* from March 18 at 12 AM local time. As soon as the clock strikes midnight, you can begin downloading.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows PC Pre-Load Times

PC gamers can pre-load *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* from March 17 at 4 PM UTC. Here are the equivalent times in different time zones:

• Pacific Time – Mon, 17 Mar 2025 at 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 starts on March 18. As for Mac users, Ubisoft has not yet confirmed a pre-load time for that platform.

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

The storage requirements for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* vary by platform, but according to the Apple Mac store, you’ll need 114.5 GB of hard disk space. This is a significant amount, particularly if you haven't upgraded your console’s storage recently.

To make room, consider these options: delete some existing games, upgrade your console or PC storage, or transfer games to a USB drive. Transferring older PS4 or Xbox One games to a USB drive can free up a lot of space on your SSD, and these games will still be playable, albeit possibly with slightly slower load times.

That covers all the pre-load times and storage requirements for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* on PC, PS5, and Xbox. Get ready to immerse yourself in the latest adventure from the *Assassin’s Creed* series!