Assassin’s Creed Shadows Preload Schedule: PC, PS5, Xbox

With *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* just days away from its release, excitement is building, and you're likely eager to know exactly when you can start pre-loading the game. Here's all the information you need about the *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* preload times for PC, PS5, and Xbox.

Here’s When You Can 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 initially shared these details via a tweet that has since been deleted, the information is still circulating online. Here are the confirmed pre-load times:

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

For Xbox Series X|S players, *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is ready to pre-load starting from March 4th at 2 PM UTC. That means you can begin downloading right now. This is a great opportunity to save time, especially if you have a slower internet connection.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows PlayStation 5 Pre-Load Times

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

Assassin’s Creed Shadows PC Pre-Load Times

PC gamers can pre-load *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* starting 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 example, if you're in Australia, your pre-load time will start on March 18. Ubisoft has not yet confirmed a pre-load time 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 on the Apple Mac store, *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* requires 114.5 GB of hard disk space. This is a significant amount, particularly if you haven't upgraded your storage recently.

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 for console users with PS4 or Xbox One games. Simply buy or use an existing USB hard drive to transfer these games, freeing up valuable SSD space. While the games may load slightly slower, this method can help you accommodate the large size of *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*.

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.