Assassin’s Creed Shadows Preload Times Announced for PC, PS5, Xbox
With *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* just days away from its eagerly anticipated release, fans are eager to know when they can start pre-loading the game. We've got you covered with all the pre-load times for PC, PS5, and Xbox, ensuring you're ready to dive into the adventure the moment it launches.
When Can You Pre-Load Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
The pre-load times for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* vary depending on your platform. Although Ubisoft deleted the initial tweet detailing these times, 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* right now. Pre-load is available from March 4th at 2 PM UTC. This early access to pre-loading is perfect for those with slower internet connections, allowing you to download the game well ahead of the official release.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows PlayStation 5 Pre-Load Times
PlayStation 5 users will have to wait a bit longer. You can begin pre-loading *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* on March 18 at 12 AM local time. As soon as the clock strikes midnight on March 18, you can start the download process.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows PC Pre-Load Times
For PC gamers, the pre-load for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* begins on March 17 at 4 PM UTC. Here are the equivalent times in 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
Unfortunately, Ubisoft has not confirmed a pre-load time for Mac users yet.
How Much Hard Disk Space Do You Need to Pre-Load Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
The game requires a significant amount of storage space. According to the Apple Mac store, *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* needs 114.5 GB of hard disk space. This can be a challenge if you haven't upgraded your console's or PC's storage. Here are your options:
- Delete some existing games to free up space.
- Upgrade your console or PC storage.
- On consoles, transfer older games to a USB drive. This can save a lot of space, especially if you have several PS4 or Xbox One games. Simply buy or use an existing USB hard drive, transfer your games to it, and enjoy the freed-up SSD space.
These are all the pre-load times and storage requirements for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* across PC, PS5, and Xbox. Make sure you're prepared to jump into the action as soon as the game launches!
