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

With *Assassin's Creed Shadows* just days away from release, you're probably eager to know exactly when you can start playing. We've got you covered with all the preload times for PC, PS5, and Xbox, ensuring you can dive into the game the moment it's available.

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

The preload times for *Assassin's Creed Shadows* vary by platform. Although the official *Assassin's Creed* account initially tweeted the preload and release times, the tweet was later deleted. Fortunately, numerous copies of the tweet are still circulating, providing us with the following preload schedules.

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

You can start preloading *Assassin's Creed Shadows* on Xbox from March 4th at 2 PM UTC. That's right, the preload is already available, so if you have a slow internet connection, it's wise to start downloading now to save time.

Assassin's Creed Shadows PlayStation 5 Pre-Load Times

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

Assassin's Creed Shadows PC Pre-Load Times

For PC players, *Assassin's Creed Shadows* preload begins on March 17 at 4 PM UTC. Here are the equivalent times in various 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

So, if you're in Australia, your preload will start on March 18. As for Mac users, Ubisoft has not yet confirmed a preload time for that platform.

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

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

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 especially useful if you have PS4 or Xbox One games on your console. Simply buy or find a USB hard drive, transfer your games to it, and you'll free up a lot of SSD space. While the games may load slightly slower from the USB drive, they'll still be playable.

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