With the release of Assassin's Creed Shadows just days away, the question on everyone's mind is: when can I start playing? We've got the answer, detailing preload times for PC, PS5, and Xbox.
Preload times vary by platform. While an official tweet announcing these times has since been deleted, the information remains readily available. Here's the breakdown:
Assassin's Creed Shadows Xbox Series X|S Preload Times
Xbox players can preload Assassin's Creed Shadows starting March 4th at 2 PM UTC. That means you can begin downloading now!
Assassin's Creed Shadows PlayStation 5 Preload Times
PlayStation 5 users will need to wait a bit longer. Preloading begins March 18th at 12 AM local time. Get ready to download the moment the clock strikes midnight!
Assassin's Creed Shadows PC Preload Times
PC players can start preloading on March 17th at 4 PM UTC. Here's a regional breakdown:
- 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
Please note that Ubisoft hasn't yet confirmed a preload time for Mac.
How Much Hard Disk Space Do You Need?
The required install size varies by platform, but the Apple Mac store lists Assassin's Creed Shadows at 114.5 GB. That's a significant amount of space! Consider these options:
- Delete some existing games.
- Upgrade your console or PC storage.
- Transfer games to a USB drive (console only).
Transferring older games (PS4 or Xbox One titles) to a USB drive can free up considerable SSD space, although load times might be slightly longer.
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And there you have it—preload times for Assassin's Creed Shadows on PC, PS5, and Xbox!