With the release of *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* just around the corner, you're probably eager to know exactly when you can start pre-loading the game. We've compiled all the essential pre-load times for PC, PS5, and Xbox to ensure you're ready to dive into the action as soon as possible.
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, which was later deleted, the information remains widely available. Here are the pre-load times for each platform:
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Xbox Series X|S Pre-Load Times
You can start pre-loading *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* on Xbox Series X|S from March 4th at 2 PM UTC. That means you can begin the download right 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 until March 18 at 12 AM local time to pre-load *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. As soon as the clock strikes midnight, you can start downloading the game.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows PC Pre-Load Times
PC players can pre-load *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* starting 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 those in Australia, pre-loading will begin on March 18. As for Mac users, Ubisoft has not yet confirmed a pre-load time.
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How Much Hard Disk Space Do You Need to Pre-Load Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
The required storage space for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* varies by platform, but the Apple Mac store indicates a need for 114.5 GB of hard disk space. This is quite substantial, particularly if you haven't upgraded your console's storage.
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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 use a USB hard drive to transfer these games, freeing up valuable SSD space while still keeping them playable, albeit with potentially slower load times.
And there you have it—all the *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* pre-load times for PC, PS5, and Xbox, along with tips on managing your storage space.
