With *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* set to release soon, you're likely eager to know when you can start pre-loading the game. We've gathered all the essential pre-load times for PC, PS5, and Xbox to ensure you're ready to dive into the action the moment it becomes available.
When You Can Pre-Load Assassin’s Creed Shadows
The pre-load times for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* differ across platforms. Originally shared via a now-deleted tweet from the official *Assassin’s Creed* account, the information is still widely available. Here's when you can start pre-loading:
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Xbox Series X|S Pre-Load Times
If you're on Xbox, you can start pre-loading *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* from March 4th at 2 PM UTC. That means it's already available to pre-load, so if you have a slower internet connection, now's the time to start downloading.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows PlayStation 5 Pre-Load Times
For PlayStation 5 users, 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.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows PC Pre-Load Times
PC players can pre-load *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* starting 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
For example, if you're in Australia, your pre-load time will start on March 18. Unfortunately, Ubisoft has not yet confirmed pre-load times for Mac.
How Much Hard Disk Space Do You Need to Pre-Load Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
The storage requirement for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* varies by platform, but according to the Apple Mac store, you'll need about 114.5 GB of hard disk 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, you'll have enough room to pre-load *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*.
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.
