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

With *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* just days away from its much-anticipated release, gamers are eager to know when they can start pre-loading this epic adventure. We've got you covered with all the preload times for PC, PS5, and Xbox, ensuring you're ready to dive into the shadows the moment the game launches.

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

The preload times for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* differ across platforms. Although Ubisoft deleted the official tweet detailing these times, the information has been preserved across various platforms, allowing us to share the preload schedule with you.

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's right, the preload is already available, so start downloading now to save time, especially if you have a slower internet connection.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows PlayStation 5 Pre-Load Times

PlayStation 5 users will need to wait a bit longer. You can begin pre-loading the game from March 18 at 12 AM local time. As soon as your clock strikes midnight on March 18, you can start the preload process for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows PC Pre-Load Times

For PC gamers, the preload for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* begins on March 17 at 4 PM UTC. Here are the equivalent times for different time zones:

• Pacific Time – Mon, 17 Mar 2025 at 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, your preload will start on March 18. As for Mac users, Ubisoft has not yet announced a preload 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 on 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.

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. Transferring PS4 or Xbox One games to a USB drive can free up a substantial amount of SSD space, even though these games might load a bit slower.

With these details, you're now fully equipped with the *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* preload times for PC, PS5, and Xbox, ensuring you can prepare your setup and jump straight into the action when the game launches.