Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Preload Times Revealed for PC, PS5, Xbox

With the highly anticipated release of *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* just around the corner, you're probably eager to know when you can start pre-loading this latest installment on your preferred platform. Whether you're on PC, PS5, or Xbox, we've got you covered with all the essential pre-load times for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*.

When Can You Pre-Load Assassin’s Creed Shadows?

The pre-load times for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* differ depending on your gaming platform. Although the official *Assassin’s Creed* account shared these details via a now-deleted tweet, the information is still widely available. Here's when you can start pre-loading:

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 if you're reading this after that date, you can begin downloading immediately. This is especially beneficial if you have a slower internet connection, as it allows you to download the game well in advance of its release.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows PlayStation 5 Pre-Load Times

For PlayStation 5 users, you'll need to wait a bit longer. You can pre-load *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* starting from March 18 at 12 AM local time. As soon as the clock strikes midnight on March 18, you can begin the pre-load process.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows PC Pre-Load Times

PC gamers can pre-load *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* from 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

So, if you're in Australia, for example, your pre-load time will start on March 18. Unfortunately, Ubisoft has not yet confirmed pre-load times for Mac users.

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

The space required to install *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* varies across platforms. According to the Apple Mac store, you'll need approximately 114.5 GB of hard disk space. This is quite substantial, so you may need to free up some space on your device.

To manage this, you have three main options: delete some existing games, upgrade your console or PC's storage, or transfer some games to an external USB drive. The latter option is particularly useful for console users with several PS4 or Xbox One games. By transferring these games to a USB hard drive, you can free up significant SSD space, although the games might load slightly slower.

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These are the pre-load times for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* across PC, PS5, and Xbox. Make sure you're ready to dive into the shadows come release day!