Assassin’s Creed Shadows Global Release Times Confirmed

Ubisoft has announced the global release times for the much-anticipated Assassin's Creed Shadows, marking a significant shift from previous releases in the series. Unlike earlier games, Assassin's Creed Shadows boasts a unified release date across all platforms, with no option for early access through additional payment.

Release Details:

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is set to launch on March 20 at 12am local time for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S. However, PC gamers should note that release times vary depending on the platform. For those purchasing through Steam, the game will be available at different times across various time zones, starting from 9pm PDT on March 19 in Los Angeles, up to 3pm AEDT on March 20 in Sydney. Similarly, for those using Ubisoft's own platform, Ubi Connect, the game will unlock at times ranging from 9pm PDT on March 19 in Los Angeles to 11pm AEDT on March 19 in Sydney.

Pre-loading is already available for Xbox Series X and S, PlayStation 5, and PC, ensuring that fans can jump straight into the action as soon as the game goes live.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Xbox Series X and S and PS5 global release times:

• Los Angeles (PDT): 12am, March 20
• Mexico (CST): 12am, March 20
• New York (EDT): 12am, March 20
• Montreal (EDT): 12am, March 20
• Sao Paolo (BRT): 12am, March 20
• London (GMT): 12am, March 20
• Paris (CET): 12am, March 20
• Johannesburg (SAST): 12am, March 20
• Abu Dhabi (GST): 12am, March 20
• Shanghai (CST): 12am, March 20
• Seoul (KST): 12am, March 20
• Tokyo (JST): 12am, March 20
• Sydney (AEDT): 12am, March 20

Assassin’s Creed Shadows PC via Steam global release times:

• Los Angeles (PDT): 9pm, March 19
• Mexico (CST): 10pm, March 19
• New York (EDT): 12am, March 20
• Montreal (EDT): 12am, March 20
• Sao Paolo (BRT): 1am, March 20
• London (GMT): 4am, March 20
• Paris (CET): 5am, March 20
• Johannesburg (SAST): 6am, March 20
• Abu Dhabi (GST): 8am, March 20
• Shanghai (CST): 12am, March 20
• Seoul (KST): 1pm, March 20
• Tokyo (JST): 1pm, March 20
• Sydney (AEDT): 3pm, March 20

Assassin’s Creed Shadows PC via Ubi Connect global release times:

• Los Angeles (PDT): 9pm, March 19
• Mexico (CST): 10pm, March 19
• New York (EST): 12am, March 20
• Montreal (EDT): 12am, March 20
• Sao Paolo (BRT): 1am, March 20
• London (GMT): 10pm, March 19
• Paris (CET): 11pm, March 19
• Johannesburg (SAST): 12am, March 20
• Abu Dhabi (GST): 2am, March 20
• Shanghai (CST): 8pm, March 19
• Seoul (KST): 9pm, March 19
• Tokyo (JST): 9pm, March 19
• Sydney (AEDT): 11pm, March 19

The game faces significant expectations following Ubisoft's recent challenges, including delays, the underwhelming sales of Star Wars Outlaws, and various corporate setbacks. IGN's review of Assassin's Creed Shadows awarded it an 8/10, praising it for refining the series' open-world mechanics and delivering one of the best experiences in the franchise's recent history.