With *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* just days away from its much-anticipated release, you're probably eager to know exactly when you 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 action the moment it's available.
Here’s When You Can Pre-Load Assassin’s Creed Shadows
The pre-load times for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* differ across platforms. Although the official *Assassin’s Creed* account initially shared these details via a tweet that was later deleted, the information is still widely available. Here are the pre-load times you need to know:
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Xbox Series X|S Pre-Load Times
For Xbox Series X|S players, *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is ready to pre-load starting March 4th at 2 PM UTC. That means you can start downloading right now, which is perfect if you're looking to avoid long wait times, especially with a slower internet connection.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows PlayStation 5 Pre-Load Times
If you're on PlayStation 5, you'll need to wait a bit longer. You can begin pre-loading *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* from 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
PC gamers can pre-load *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* starting March 17 at 4 PM UTC. Here are the equivalent times for 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
For example, if you're in Australia, your pre-load time will start on March 18. Unfortunately, Ubisoft has not yet confirmed a pre-load time for Mac users.
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How Much Hard Disk Space Do You Need to Pre-Load Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
The space required to install *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* varies by platform, but according to the Apple Mac store, you'll need 114.5 GB of hard disk space. This is a significant amount, especially if you haven't upgraded your storage recently.
To manage this, you have three main options: delete some existing games, upgrade your console or PC storage, or transfer games to a USB drive. The latter is particularly useful for console users with PS4 or Xbox One games. Simply buy or use an existing USB hard drive, transfer your older games to it, and free up valuable SSD space. While games on a USB drive might load a bit slower, you'll gain a lot of space back.
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And there you have it—all the *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* pre-load times for PC, PS5, and Xbox, along with tips on managing your storage space. Get ready to embark on your next adventure!
