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

With *Assassin's Creed Shadows* set to release soon, you're probably eager to know when you can start pre-loading the game. We've got you covered with all the details on pre-load times for PC, PS5, and Xbox.

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

The pre-load times for *Assassin's Creed Shadows* differ based on your platform. Although the official *Assassin's Creed* account initially tweeted the pre-load and release times, the tweet was later deleted. Fortunately, copies of the tweet are still circulating, providing us with the necessary information.

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 you can begin downloading right now. This is especially handy if you have a slower internet connection, so don't wait—start your download today!

Assassin’s Creed Shadows PlayStation 5 Pre-Load Times

For PlayStation 5 users, you'll need to wait a bit longer. You can pre-load the game starting from March 18 at 12 AM local time. As soon as the clock strikes midnight on March 18, you can begin pre-loading *Assassin's Creed Shadows* on your PS5.

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 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 confirmed a pre-load time for that platform.

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

The game's install size varies by platform, but according to the Apple Mac store, *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 yet.

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To manage this, you have three main options: delete some existing games, upgrade your console or PC storage, or transfer some games to a USB drive. The latter is particularly useful for console users with PS4 or Xbox One games. Simply buy or use an existing USB hard drive, transfer your older games to it, and free up valuable SSD space. While the games might load a bit slower, you'll have enough room to pre-load *Assassin's Creed Shadows*.

And there you have it—all the *Assassin's Creed Shadows* pre-load times for PC, PS5, and Xbox, along with some tips on managing your storage space.