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

With the release of *Assassin's Creed Shadows* just days away, you're probably eager to know exactly when you can start playing. We've got the preload times for PC, PS5, and Xbox, so you can get ready to dive in.

Preload times vary by platform. While an initial tweet from the official *Assassin's Creed* account (since deleted) provided these times, numerous copies remain online. Here's the breakdown:

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

Xbox players can preload *Assassin's Creed Shadows* starting March 4th at 2 PM UTC. That means it's already available! Get downloading now to save time, especially if you have a slower internet connection.

Assassin's Creed Shadows PlayStation 5 Preload Times

PlayStation 5 players will need to wait a bit longer. Preloading begins March 18th at 12 AM local time. Get ready to download the moment the clock strikes midnight!

Assassin's Creed Shadows PC Preload Times

PC players can start preloading on March 17th at 4 PM UTC. Here's a quick regional conversion:

• 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

Note: Ubisoft has not yet announced a preload time for Mac.

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How Much Hard Disk Space Do You Need?

The install size varies by platform, but the Apple Mac store lists *Assassin's Creed Shadows* as requiring 114.5 GB. That's a significant amount of space. Consider these options:

• Delete some existing games.
• Upgrade your console or PC storage.
• Transfer games to a USB drive (console only).

Transferring older games (PS4 or Xbox One titles) to a USB drive can free up considerable SSD space. While load times might be slightly longer, it's a great way to make room.

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

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