With *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* set to launch soon, fans are eager to know when they can start pre-loading the game. Here’s a comprehensive guide to the pre-load times for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* across PC, PS5, and Xbox.
When Can You Pre-Load Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
The pre-load 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 pre-load times you need to know:
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Xbox Series X|S Pre-Load Times
If you're an Xbox player, you can start pre-loading *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* from March 4th at 2 PM UTC. That means pre-loading is already available, so don't wait—start downloading now to ensure you're ready for launch day, especially if you have a slower internet connection.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows PlayStation 5 Pre-Load Times
For PlayStation 5 users, the pre-load for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* begins on March 18 at 12 AM local time. As soon as the clock strikes midnight on March 18, you can begin downloading the game.
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 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
If you're in Australia, for instance, your pre-load time will start on March 18. As for Mac users, Ubisoft has not yet announced a pre-load time.
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. On the Apple Mac store, the game is listed as requiring 114.5 GB of hard disk space. This significant storage demand might necessitate some action on your part:
- Delete some existing games to free up space.
- Upgrade your console or PC storage.
- On consoles, transfer older games like PS4 or Xbox One titles to a USB drive. This can free up a lot of SSD space while keeping your games playable, albeit possibly with slightly slower load times.
These are the pre-load times for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* on PC, PS5, and Xbox. Get ready to dive into the shadows and enjoy the game as soon as it launches!
