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

With the release of Assassin's Creed Shadows just days away, the anticipation is building! Knowing exactly when you can start playing is key, so we've compiled the preload times for PC, PS5, and Xbox.

Preload times vary by platform. While an official tweet announcing these times was subsequently deleted, the information is readily available elsewhere. Here's the breakdown:

Assassin's Creed Shadows Xbox Series X|S Preload

Xbox players can begin preloading Assassin's Creed Shadows as of March 4th, 2 PM UTC. Get downloading now to save time, especially if you have a slower internet connection!

Assassin's Creed Shadows PlayStation 5 Preload

PlayStation 5 users will need to wait a bit longer. Preloads begin March 18th at 12 AM local time. Get ready to download as soon as the clock strikes midnight!

Assassin's Creed Shadows PC Preload

PC players can start preloading on March 17th at 4 PM UTC. Here's a helpful time conversion for various regions:

• 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

Please note: Ubisoft has not yet confirmed a preload time for Mac.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows: Hard Disk Space Requirements

The required install size varies by platform, but the Apple Mac store lists Assassin's Creed Shadows at 114.5 GB. That's a significant amount of space! Consider these options:

• Delete existing games
• Upgrade your console or PC storage
• Transfer games to a USB drive (console users)

Transferring older generation games (PS4 or Xbox One) to a USB drive can free up considerable SSD space, though load times might be slightly longer.

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And there you have it—all the preload times for Assassin's Creed Shadows on PC, PS5, and Xbox!