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

With the release of *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* just days away, fans are eagerly anticipating the moment they can dive into the game. Here's a comprehensive guide on when you can start pre-loading *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* across different platforms: PC, PS5, and Xbox.

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

The pre-load times for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* differ depending on your gaming platform. Although the official *Assassin’s Creed* account's tweet about the pre-load times was deleted, the information is still widely available online.

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 the pre-load is already available, so you can start downloading now to save time, especially if you have a slower internet connection.

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 pre-load process.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows PC Pre-Load Times

PC gamers can pre-load *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* 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 those in Australia, pre-loading begins on March 18. Unfortunately, Ubisoft has not yet announced pre-load times for Mac users.

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 according to the Apple Mac store, you'll need 114.5 GB of hard disk space. This significant amount might require you to manage your storage. Here are your options:

• Delete existing games to free up space.
• Upgrade your console or PC storage.
• On consoles, transfer older games to a USB drive. This method can save a lot of space, especially if you have several PS4 or Xbox One games. You can buy or use an existing USB hard drive to transfer these games, which will still be playable, albeit possibly with slightly slower load times.

That covers all the *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* pre-load times and storage requirements for PC, PS5, and Xbox. Get ready to embark on your next adventure!