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

With the highly anticipated release of *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* just days away, you're probably eager to know when you can start preloading the game. We've got you covered with all the preload times for PC, PS5, and Xbox, ensuring you can jump 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* vary depending on your gaming platform. Although the official *Assassin’s Creed* account initially tweeted the preload and release times, the tweet has since been deleted. Fortunately, copies of the tweet are still circulating, revealing the following preload schedules.

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

For Xbox Series X|S players, *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is available to preload starting March 4th at 2 PM UTC. That means it's already available for preloading. If you have a slow internet connection, now is the perfect time to start downloading and save yourself some waiting time later.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows PlayStation 5 Pre-Load Times

PlayStation 5 users will need to wait a bit longer to preload *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. You can start preloading the game from March 18 at 12 AM local time. As soon as the clock strikes midnight on March 18, you can begin the preload process for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* on your PS5.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows PC Pre-Load Times

PC gamers can preload *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* starting 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 instance, if you're in Australia, your preload time will start on March 18. 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 required storage space for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* varies by platform, but the Apple Mac store indicates that you'll need 114.5 GB of hard disk space. That's a significant amount, especially if you haven't upgraded your console or PC's storage.

To accommodate this, 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 free up a considerable amount of space, especially if you have multiple PS4 or Xbox One games on your console. Simply use a USB hard drive to transfer these games; they'll still be playable, though possibly with slightly slower load times, and you'll reclaim valuable SSD space.

That's everything you need to know about the preload times for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* on PC, PS5, and Xbox. Get ready to dive into the shadows and experience the latest adventure in the *Assassin’s Creed* series!