With the release of *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* just days away, you're probably eager to know 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.
When Can You 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
If you're on Xbox, you can start pre-loading *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* from March 4th at 2 PM UTC. That means it's already available for pre-loading, so if you have a slower internet connection, now's the time to start downloading.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows PlayStation 5 Pre-Load Times
For PlayStation 5 users, you'll need to wait until March 18 at 12 AM local time to begin pre-loading *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. 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 players can pre-load *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* starting from 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 those in Australia, pre-loading begins on March 18. Unfortunately, Ubisoft has not yet confirmed pre-load times for Mac users.
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How Much Hard Disk Space Do You Need to Pre-Load Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
The game's install size varies by platform, but on the Apple Mac store, *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* requires 114.5 GB of hard disk space. This is a significant amount, especially if you haven't upgraded your storage recently.
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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 use a USB hard drive to transfer these games, freeing up valuable SSD space while still keeping them playable, albeit with potentially slower load times.
And there you have it—all the *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* pre-load times for PC, PS5, and Xbox, along with some tips on managing your storage space.
