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

With the release of *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* just days away, fans are eager to know exactly when they can start pre-loading the game. We’ve gathered all the crucial details for pre-load times on PC, PS5, and Xbox to ensure you're ready to dive into the action as soon as possible.

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

The pre-load times for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* vary by platform. Although the official tweet from the *Assassin’s Creed* account detailing these times has been deleted, the information is still circulating online. Here's what you need to know:

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

If you're an Xbox player, you're in luck—*Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is available for pre-load starting March 4th at 2 PM UTC. This means you can begin downloading right away, which is especially beneficial if you have a slower internet connection.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows PlayStation 5 Pre-Load Times

PlayStation 5 users will have 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 your clock strikes midnight on March 18, you can begin the download process.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows PC Pre-Load Times

For PC gamers, the pre-load for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* begins on March 17 at 4 PM UTC. Here are the equivalent times for various 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

If you're in Australia, your pre-load time will start on March 18. Unfortunately, Ubisoft has not yet confirmed a pre-load time for Mac users.

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

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

To manage this, you have three options: delete some existing games, upgrade your console or PC storage, or transfer games to a USB drive. The latter option can be particularly useful if you have several PS4 or Xbox One games on your console. Simply use a USB hard drive to transfer these games; they'll still be playable, though possibly with slightly slower load times, freeing up valuable SSD space.

And there you have it—all the *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* pre-load times for PC, PS5, and Xbox, along with tips on managing your storage space.