With *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* just days away from its much-anticipated release, you're likely eager to know when you can start pre-loading the game across different platforms. We've compiled all the essential pre-load times for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* on PC, PS5, and Xbox, ensuring you can prepare to dive into this new adventure as soon as possible.
Here’s When You Can Pre-Load Assassin’s Creed Shadows
The pre-load times for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* differ depending on your platform. While the official *Assassin’s Creed* account initially tweeted these details, the tweet was later deleted. Fortunately, the information has been preserved and circulated widely, providing us with the following pre-load schedules:
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Xbox Series X|S Pre-Load Times
Xbox players can start pre-loading *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* from March 4th at 2 PM UTC. That means if you're on Xbox, you can begin downloading right now. This is particularly beneficial if you have a slower internet connection, allowing you to save time and ensure you're ready for the game's launch.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows PlayStation 5 Pre-Load Times
PlayStation 5 users will need to wait a bit longer to pre-load *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. You can start the pre-load process from March 18 at 12 AM local time. As soon as the clock strikes midnight on March 18, you can begin downloading the game on your PS5.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows PC Pre-Load Times
For PC players, the pre-load for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* begins on 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 those in Australia, the pre-load starts on March 18. As for Mac users, Ubisoft has not yet confirmed a pre-load time for this platform.
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How Much Hard Disk Space Do You Need to Pre-Load Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
The storage requirements for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* vary across platforms, but on the Apple Mac store, the game is listed as requiring 114.5 GB of hard disk space. This is a significant amount, especially if you haven't upgraded your console or PC's storage.
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To manage this, you have a few options: delete existing games, upgrade your storage, or transfer some games to a USB drive. The latter option can be particularly helpful for console users with PS4 or Xbox One games. Simply use a USB hard drive to transfer these games, freeing up valuable SSD space. While the games may load slightly slower, they remain fully playable.
And there you have it—all the *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* pre-load times for PC, PS5, and Xbox, along with some tips on managing your storage space.
