With *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* just days away from its highly anticipated release, you might be eager to know exactly when you can start pre-loading the game on your platform of choice. We've gathered all the essential pre-load times for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* on PC, PS5, and Xbox to ensure you're ready to dive into the action the moment it launches.
When Can You 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 tweeted the details, which have since been removed, the information is still widely available. Here are the confirmed pre-load times for each platform:
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Xbox Series X|S Pre-Load Times
For Xbox Series X|S players, *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is already available for pre-load starting from March 4th at 2 PM UTC. If you have a slower internet connection, it's advisable to start downloading now to save time.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows PlayStation 5 Pre-Load Times
PlayStation 5 users will need to wait until March 18 at 12 AM local time to begin pre-loading *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. As soon as the clock strikes midnight on March 18, you can start the pre-load process.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows PC Pre-Load Times
PC gamers can pre-load *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* starting from March 17 at 4 PM UTC. Here are the equivalent times for 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 example, if you're in Australia, your pre-load time will start on March 18. As for Mac users, Ubisoft has not yet announced a pre-load time for this platform.
How Much Hard Disk Space Do You Need to Pre-Load Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
The required hard disk space for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* varies by platform, but on the Apple Mac store, it's listed as needing 114.5 GB. This significant amount of space might require some adjustments if your storage is limited. Here are your options:
- Delete some existing games to free up space.
- Upgrade your console or PC storage.
- On consoles, transfer some games to a USB drive. This can free up a considerable amount of SSD space, although games may load slightly slower.
These are all the *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* pre-load times and storage requirements for PC, PS5, and Xbox. Prepare your system now to ensure a smooth launch day experience!
