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

With *Assassin's Creed Shadows* set to release soon, you're probably eager to know when you can start pre-loading the game. We've got you covered with the pre-load times for PC, PS5, and Xbox, ensuring you're ready to dive into the action the moment it's available.

Here's When You Can Pre-Load Assassin's Creed Shadows

The pre-load times for *Assassin's Creed Shadows* differ based on your gaming platform. Although the official *Assassin's Creed* account initially shared these details via a tweet that was later deleted, the information is still circulating online. Here's what you need to know:

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

If you're an Xbox player, you're in luck—*Assassin's Creed Shadows* is already available for pre-loading as of March 4th at 2 PM UTC. This means you can start downloading 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 a bit longer. You can begin pre-loading *Assassin's Creed Shadows* starting at 12 AM local time on March 18. The moment your clock strikes midnight, you can start the download 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 various time zones:

• Pacific Time – Mon, 17 Mar 2025 at 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 starts on March 18. Unfortunately, Ubisoft has not yet announced pre-load times for Mac.

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

The storage requirements for *Assassin's Creed Shadows* vary by platform. According to the Apple Mac store, you'll need approximately 114.5 GB of hard disk space. This significant space requirement might necessitate some adjustments on your part. Here are your options:

• Delete some existing games to free up space.
• Upgrade your console or PC's storage.
• On consoles, transfer older games to a USB drive. This can help free up SSD space without losing access to your games, though load times might be slightly slower.

By following these pre-load times and managing your storage effectively, you'll be all set to enjoy *Assassin's Creed Shadows* the moment it launches on your preferred platform.