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

With *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* just days away from its release, you're probably eager to know when you can start pre-loading this highly anticipated game. We've compiled all the essential pre-load times for PC, PS5, and Xbox to ensure you're ready to dive into the action the moment it's available.

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

The pre-load times for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* differ across platforms. Although the official *Assassin’s Creed* account initially shared these details via a tweet, which was later deleted, the information is still circulating online. Here are the specific pre-load times:

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

For Xbox Series X|S users, *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is available for pre-loading starting from March 4th at 2 PM UTC. That means you can start downloading right now, which is especially beneficial if you have a slower internet connection.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows PlayStation 5 Pre-Load Times

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

Assassin’s Creed Shadows PC Pre-Load Times

PC gamers can pre-load *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* starting from 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. 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 required hard disk space for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* varies by platform, but according to the Apple Mac store, you'll need approximately 114.5 GB. This is a significant amount of space, so you might need to make some room on your device.

To manage your storage, you have three main options: delete some existing games, upgrade your console or PC storage, or transfer games to a USB drive. The latter option is particularly useful for console users with PS4 or Xbox One games. By transferring these games to a USB hard drive, you can free up a substantial amount of SSD space while still being able to play them, albeit with potentially slightly slower load times.

And there you have it—all the *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* pre-load times for PC, PS5, and Xbox, along with some tips on managing your storage space. Get ready to embark on your next adventure in the world of *Assassin’s Creed*!