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

With the highly anticipated release of *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* just days away, fans are eager to know when they can start preloading the game. Whether you're on PC, PS5, or Xbox, we've got you covered with all the preload times you need 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 preload times for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* differ based on your gaming platform. Initially announced via a tweet from the official *Assassin’s Creed* account, which has since been deleted, the preload schedule has been widely shared and is as follows:

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

For Xbox Series X|S players, you can start preloading *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* from March 4th at 2 PM UTC. That means if you're reading this now, you can already begin downloading. This is perfect for those with slower internet connections, as you'll want to start early to ensure you're ready for launch day.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows PlayStation 5 Pre-Load Times

PlayStation 5 users will need to wait a bit longer. You can preload *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* starting from March 18 at 12 AM local time. As soon as your clock strikes midnight on March 18, you can start the download process.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows PC Pre-Load Times

If you're playing on PC, you can preload *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, the preload will start on March 18. Unfortunately, Ubisoft has not yet confirmed preload times for Mac users.

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

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

To make room for the game, you have three options: delete some existing games, upgrade your console or PC storage, or transfer games to a USB drive. Transferring games to a USB drive is a great way to free up space on your console, particularly if you have several PS4 or Xbox One games. Simply purchase or use an existing USB hard drive and move your games over. While they might load a bit slower, you'll gain valuable SSD space.

And there you have it—all the *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* preload times for PC, PS5, and Xbox, along with tips on managing your storage space. Get ready to step into the shadows and embark on your next adventure!