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! Here's a breakdown of preload times for PC, PS5, and Xbox, so you can start your adventure as soon as possible.

Preload times vary by platform. While the official Assassin's Creed account initially tweeted these times, the tweet has since been removed. Fortunately, the information is still widely available:

Assassin's Creed Shadows Xbox Series X|S Preload

Xbox players can begin preloading Assassin's Creed Shadows as of March 4th at 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 can start preloading at 12 AM local time on March 18th. Mark your calendars!

Assassin's Creed Shadows PC Preload

PC players can jump in on March 17th at 4 PM UTC. Here's a handy conversion for various time zones:

• Pacific Time – Mon, 17 Mar 2025 09:00 AM PDT
• Eastern Time – Mon, 17 Mar 2025 12:00 PM EDT
• Greenwich Mean Time – Mon, 17 Mar 2025 4:00 PM GMT
• Central European Time – Mon, 17 Mar 2025 5:00 PM CET
• Japan Standard Time – Tue, 18 Mar 2025 1:00 AM JST
• Australian Eastern Time – Tue, 18 Mar 2025 3:00 AM AEDT

Please note that Ubisoft hasn't yet confirmed a preload time for Mac.

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Hard Disk Space Requirements

The game's install size varies by platform, but the Apple Mac store lists it at 114.5 GB. That's a significant amount of space! Consider these options if you're short on storage:

• Delete some existing games.
• Upgrade your console or PC storage.
• Transfer games to a USB drive (for consoles). This is especially helpful for freeing up SSD space by moving older PS4 or Xbox One games.

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