Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Preload Schedule Unveiled for PC, PS5, Xbox

Assassin’s Creed Shadows launches soon, and you’re likely eager to know when you can start preloading. Here are the preload times for Assassin’s Creed Shadows on PC, PS5, and Xbox.

When You Can Start Preloading Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Preload times for Assassin’s Creed Shadows differ by platform. The official Assassin’s Creed account shared these details on X, including release times, though the post was later removed. Fortunately, the information is still available, and the preload schedule is outlined below.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Xbox Series X|S Preload Times

You can preload Assassin’s Creed Shadows on Xbox starting March 4 at 2 PM UTC. That means it’s available now. If your internet connection is slow, start downloading now to save time.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows PlayStation 5 Preload Times

For PlayStation 5 users, preloading Assassin’s Creed Shadows begins on March 18 at 12 AM local time. Once the clock strikes midnight on March 18, you can start preloading the game on your PS5.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows PC Preload Times

PC players can preload Assassin’s Creed Shadows starting March 17 at 4 PM UTC. For those in different time zones, the equivalent preload times are: 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, preloading begins on March 18. Ubisoft has not announced a preload time for Mac users.

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Storage Space Needed to Preload Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Install size varies by platform, but the Apple Mac Store indicates Assassin’s Creed Shadows requires 114.5 GB of storage. This is a significant amount, especially if you haven’t expanded your console’s storage capacity.

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To manage space, you have three options: delete other games, upgrade your console or PC storage, or transfer games to a USB drive on consoles. Transferring PS4 or Xbox One games to a USB drive can free up significant SSD space. These games remain playable, though loading times may be slightly slower.

That covers all preload times for Assassin’s Creed Shadows on PC, PS5, and Xbox.