Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Global Release Schedule Revealed

Ubisoft has officially announced the global release times for the much-anticipated Assassin's Creed Shadows. This latest installment in the iconic series breaks tradition by featuring a synchronized global launch, eliminating the option for early access purchases.

Assassin's Creed Shadows will be released on March 20 at 12am local time for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S. However, PC gamers should note that the release times vary depending on the platform. For those using Steam, the game will be available starting at 9pm PDT on March 19, with varying times across different time zones. For users of Ubisoft's own platform, Ubi Connect, the game will launch at different times as well, starting at 9pm PDT on March 19.

Pre-load for the game is already accessible on Xbox Series X and S, PlayStation 5, and PC, ensuring players can dive straight into the action at launch.

IGN's review of Assassin's Creed Shadows awarded it an 8/10, praising the game for refining its existing systems and delivering one of the best open-world experiences the series has seen in the last decade.

Assassin's Creed Shadows Global Release Times:

For Xbox Series X and S and PS5:

• Los Angeles (PDT): 12am, March 20
• Mexico (CST): 12am, March 20
• New York (EDT): 12am, March 20
• Montreal (EDT): 12am, March 20
• Sao Paolo (BRT): 12am, March 20
• London (GMT): 12am, March 20
• Paris (CET): 12am, March 20
• Johannesburg (SAST): 12am, March 20
• Abu Dhabi (GST): 12am, March 20
• Shanghai (CST): 12am, March 20
• Seoul (KST): 12am, March 20
• Tokyo (JST): 12am, March 20
• Sydney (AEDT): 12am, March 20

For PC via Steam:

• Los Angeles (PDT): 9pm, March 19
• Mexico (CST): 10pm, March 19
• New York (EDT): 12am, March 20
• Montreal (EDT): 12am, March 20
• Sao Paolo (BRT): 1am, March 20
• London (GMT): 4am, March 20
• Paris (CET): 5am, March 20
• Johannesburg (SAST): 6am, March 20
• Abu Dhabi (GST): 8am, March 20
• Shanghai (CST): 12am, March 20
• Seoul (KST): 1pm, March 20
• Tokyo (JST): 1pm, March 20
• Sydney (AEDT): 3pm, March 20

For PC via Ubi Connect:

• Los Angeles (PDT): 9pm, March 19
• Mexico (CST): 10pm, March 19
• New York (EST): 12am, March 20
• Montreal (EDT): 12am, March 20
• Sao Paolo (BRT): 1am, March 20
• London (GMT): 10pm, March 19
• Paris (CET): 11pm, March 19
• Johannesburg (SAST): 12am, March 20
• Abu Dhabi (GST): 2am, March 20
• Shanghai (CST): 8pm, March 19
• Seoul (KST): 9pm, March 19
• Tokyo (JST): 9pm, March 19
• Sydney (AEDT): 11pm, March 19