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

With *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* just days away from release, you're probably eager to know exactly when you can start pre-loading this highly anticipated game. We've got all the details you need for pre-loading on PC, PS5, and Xbox.

When Can You 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 once shared these times on Twitter, the tweet was later deleted. Fortunately, the information has been preserved through various sources.

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

If you're an Xbox player, you can start pre-loading *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* from March 4th at 2 PM UTC. That means you can begin downloading right now, which is perfect if you're looking to save time, especially with 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 start pre-loading *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. As soon as the clock strikes midnight on March 18, you can get the download going.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows PC Pre-Load Times

PC players can pre-load *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* from March 17 at 4 PM UTC. Here are the equivalent times in 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. As for Mac users, Ubisoft has not yet announced a pre-load time for this platform.

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

The install size for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* varies by platform, but on the Apple Mac store, it's listed as requiring 114.5 GB of hard disk space. This is quite substantial, so you might need to make some room on your device.

If you're running out of space, you have three main options: delete some existing games, upgrade your console or PC storage, or transfer some games to a USB drive. The latter option can be particularly useful if you have several PS4 or Xbox One games on your console. Simply buy or use an existing USB hard drive to transfer these games. They'll still be playable, though possibly with slightly slower load times, freeing up significant SSD space.

These are all the details you need for pre-loading *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* on PC, PS5, and Xbox. Get ready to dive into the shadows!