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

With the highly anticipated release of *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* just days away, fans are eager to know the exact pre-load times for PC, PS5, and Xbox. We have all the details you need to ensure you're ready to dive into the game as soon as it's available.

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

The pre-load times for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* differ by platform. Although the official *Assassin’s Creed* account initially shared these details via a tweet that has since been deleted, the information remains widely available. Here are the specific pre-load times for each platform:

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Xbox Series X|S Pre-Load Times

For Xbox Series X|S users, *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is already available to pre-load. The pre-load began on March 4th at 2 PM UTC. If your internet connection is on the slower side, start downloading now to save time.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows PlayStation 5 Pre-Load Times

If you're playing on a PlayStation 5, you’ll need to wait a bit longer. You can start pre-loading *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* from March 18 at 12 AM local time. As soon as the clock strikes midnight on March 18, you can begin the download.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows PC Pre-Load Times

PC gamers can pre-load *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* starting 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. Ubisoft has not yet confirmed a pre-load time for Mac users.

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

The required hard disk space for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* varies by platform. According to the Apple Mac store, you'll need 114.5 GB of space. This is a significant amount, especially if you haven't upgraded your storage recently.

To manage this, you have three main options: delete some existing games, upgrade your console or PC storage, or transfer 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 to transfer these games, freeing up valuable SSD space. While the games may load slightly slower, they will still be playable.

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These are all the pre-load times for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* on PC, PS5, and Xbox. Make sure you're prepared to enjoy this exciting new addition to the *Assassin’s Creed* series!