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

With the release of *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* just around the corner, you're probably eager to know when you can start pre-loading the game. We've got you covered with all the preload times for PC, PS5, and Xbox, ensuring you're ready to dive into the adventure as soon as possible.

When You Can Pre-Load Assassin’s Creed Shadows

The preload times for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* vary depending on your platform. While the official *Assassin’s Creed* account initially shared these details on Twitter, the tweet was later removed. Fortunately, the information has been preserved across various online platforms. 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 can start pre-loading *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* as early as March 4th at 2 PM UTC. That means the preload is already available, so don't wait—start downloading now, especially if you have a slower internet connection.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows PlayStation 5 Pre-Load Times

PlayStation 5 users will need to wait a bit longer. You can begin pre-loading the game from March 18 at 12 AM local time. As soon as the clock strikes midnight, you can start downloading *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* on your PS5.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows PC Pre-Load Times

For PC players, the preload 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 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 preload time will start on March 18. As for Mac users, Ubisoft has not yet confirmed a preload time for that platform.

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

The install size of *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* varies by platform. According to the Apple Mac store, the game requires 114.5 GB of hard disk space. That's a significant amount, especially if your console or PC storage is limited.

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If you're facing storage constraints, you have three main options: delete some existing games, upgrade your storage, or transfer games to a USB drive. Transferring older PS4 or Xbox One games to a USB drive can free up substantial SSD space while still allowing you to play those games, albeit possibly with a slight performance hit.

And that's all the information on *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* preload times for PC, PS5, and Xbox. Make sure you're prepared so you can start your journey the moment the game launches!