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 palpable. To help you prepare, here's a breakdown of preload times for PC, PS5, and Xbox. Note that official announcements regarding preload times have been removed from some sources, but information remains available elsewhere.

Preload availability varies by platform:

Assassin's Creed Shadows Xbox Series X|S Preload

Xbox users can begin preloading Assassin's Creed Shadows as of March 4th at 2 PM UTC. Get downloading now to avoid delays!

Assassin's Creed Shadows PlayStation 5 Preload

PlayStation 5 players can preload starting March 18th at 12 AM local time. Mark your calendars!

Assassin's Creed Shadows PC Preload

PC players can jump in on March 17th at 4 PM UTC. Here's a regional breakdown:

• 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

Please note that Ubisoft has not yet confirmed a Mac preload time.

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Hard Disk Space Requirements

The required hard disk space is substantial, approximately 114.5 GB according to the Apple Mac store (this may vary slightly by platform). Consider these options if you're short on space: deleting existing games, upgrading your storage, or transferring games to a USB drive (for consoles). Transferring older-generation games to a USB drive can free up significant SSD space.

And there you have it—your complete guide to Assassin's Creed Shadows preload times for PC, PS5, and Xbox.

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