With the release of Assassin's Creed Shadows just days away, you're probably eager to know exactly when you can start playing. We've got the preload times for PC, PS5, and Xbox, so you can get ready for launch day.
Preload times vary by platform. While an official tweet announcing these times has since been deleted, the information is still readily available.
Assassin's Creed Shadows Xbox Series X|S Preload
The Xbox preload began March 4th at 2 PM UTC. If you're an Xbox player, you can already download the game! This is especially helpful if you have a slower internet connection.
Assassin's Creed Shadows PlayStation 5 Preload
PlayStation 5 players can preload Assassin's Creed Shadows starting March 18th at 12 AM local time. Get ready to download as soon as the clock strikes midnight!
Assassin's Creed Shadows PC Preload
PC players can begin preloading on March 17th at 4 PM UTC. Here's a breakdown of equivalent times in other 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
Please note that Australian players will need to wait until March 18th to preload. Ubisoft has not yet announced a preload time for Mac.
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Hard Disk Space Requirements
The game's install size varies by platform, but the Apple Mac store lists it at 114.5 GB. This is a substantial amount of space. Consider these options:
- Delete existing games.
- Upgrade your console or PC storage.
- Transfer games to a USB drive (for consoles). This is a great way to free up SSD space, especially if you have older generation games.
That's all the Assassin's Creed Shadows preload information for PC, PS5, and Xbox. Happy gaming!
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