"Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Global Release Schedule Revealed"

Ubisoft has officially announced the global release times for the much-anticipated Assassin’s Creed Shadows. In a departure from their usual strategy, this game will launch simultaneously worldwide without any early access options, ensuring everyone gets to dive in at the same time.

Mark your calendars for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, set to release at 12am local time on March 20 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S. However, PC gamers should take note: release times differ depending on the platform. On Steam, the game launches at different times across the globe, while on Ubisoft’s own platform, Ubi Connect, the times vary slightly. Pre-loading is already available across all platforms, allowing eager fans to get ready for the big day.

The stakes are high for Assassin’s Creed Shadows following a series of delays and Ubisoft's recent struggles, including the underwhelming sales of last year's Star Wars Outlaws. Ubisoft has faced significant challenges with high-profile flops, layoffs, studio closures, and game cancellations leading up to this release. The pressure is on for Assassin’s Creed Shadows to deliver.

IGN’s review of Assassin’s Creed Shadows awarded it an impressive 8/10, praising the game for refining its open-world mechanics: “By sharpening the edges of its existing systems, Assassin’s Creed Shadows creates one of the best versions of the open-world style it’s been honing for the last decade.”

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Global Release Times

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Xbox Series X and S and PS5 Global Release Times:

• Los Angeles (PDT): 12am, March 20
• Mexico (CST): 12am, March 20
• New York (EDT): 12am, March 20
• Montreal (EDT): 12am, March 20
• Sao Paolo (BRT): 12am, March 20
• London (GMT): 12am, March 20
• Paris (CET): 12am, March 20
• Johannesburg (SAST): 12am, March 20
• Abu Dhabi (GST): 12am, March 20
• Shanghai (CST): 12am, March 20
• Seoul (KST): 12am, March 20
• Tokyo (JST): 12am, March 20
• Sydney (AEDT): 12am, March 20

Assassin’s Creed Shadows PC via Steam Global Release Times:

• Los Angeles (PDT): 9pm, March 19
• Mexico (CST): 10pm, March 19
• New York (EDT): 12am, March 20
• Montreal (EDT): 12am, March 20
• Sao Paolo (BRT): 1am, March 20
• London (GMT): 4am, March 20
• Paris (CET): 5am, March 20
• Johannesburg (SAST): 6am, March 20
• Abu Dhabi (GST): 8am, March 20
• Shanghai (CST): 12am, March 20
• Seoul (KST): 1pm, March 20
• Tokyo (JST): 1pm, March 20
• Sydney (AEDT): 3pm, March 20

Assassin’s Creed Shadows PC via Ubi Connect Global Release Times:

• Los Angeles (PDT): 9pm, March 19
• Mexico (CST): 10pm, March 19
• New York (EST): 12am, March 20
• Montreal (EDT): 12am, March 20
• Sao Paolo (BRT): 1am, March 20
• London (GMT): 10pm, March 19
• Paris (CET): 11pm, March 19
• Johannesburg (SAST): 12am, March 20
• Abu Dhabi (GST): 2am, March 20
• Shanghai (CST): 8pm, March 19
• Seoul (KST): 9pm, March 19
• Tokyo (JST): 9pm, March 19
• Sydney (AEDT): 11pm, March 19