With *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* set to launch soon, fans are eager to know when they can start preloading the game across various platforms. We have all the details you need on the *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* preload times for PC, PS5, and Xbox.
Here’s When You Can Pre-Load Assassin’s Creed Shadows
The preload times for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* differ depending on your chosen platform. While the official *Assassin’s Creed* account initially shared these details via a tweet, which has since been deleted, the information is still widely available. Here are the preload times:
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Xbox Series X|S Pre-Load Times
For Xbox Series X|S users, *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* preload begins on March 4th at 2 PM UTC. If you're eager to dive in as soon as possible, start downloading now to avoid long wait times, especially if you have a slower internet connection.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows PlayStation 5 Pre-Load Times
PlayStation 5 players will have to wait a bit longer. You can start preloading *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* from March 18 at 12 AM local time. That means the moment your clock strikes midnight on March 18, you can begin the preload process.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows PC Pre-Load Times
PC gamers can preload *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* starting March 17 at 4 PM UTC. Here are the equivalent times for 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 Australian players, the preload will start on March 18. Note that Ubisoft has not announced preload times for Mac users yet.
How Much Hard Disk Space Do You Need to Pre-Load Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
The game's install size varies by platform, but on the Apple Mac store, *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is listed as requiring 114.5 GB of hard disk space. This significant storage requirement might prompt you to consider 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 save space, particularly if you have PS4 or Xbox One games on your console. Simply use a USB hard drive to move these games; they'll still be playable, though possibly with slightly slower load times.
These are all the *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* preload times and storage requirements for PC, PS5, and Xbox. Make sure you're ready to dive into the shadows when the game launches!
