With *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* just days away from release, you're probably eager to know exactly when you can start playing. We’ve got you covered with all the preload times for PC, PS5, and Xbox.

Here’s When You Can Pre-Load Assassin’s Creed Shadows

The preload times for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* vary depending on your platform. Although the official *Assassin’s Creed* account initially shared these details on Twitter, the tweet was later deleted. Thankfully, the information is still circulating online. Here are the preload times:

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Xbox Series X|S Pre-Load Times

You can start preloading *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* on Xbox from March 4th at 2 PM UTC. That means it's already available for preload. If you have a slow internet connection, now's the time to start downloading to save yourself some waiting later.

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 preloading *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. As soon as the clock strikes midnight on March 18, you can start the preload process.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows PC Pre-Load Times

PC players can preload *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 example, if you're in Australia, your preload time will start on March 18. Ubisoft has not yet confirmed preload times for Mac users.

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. That's a significant amount, especially if you haven't upgraded your storage.

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 to transfer these games, freeing up valuable SSD space. While the games may load slightly slower, they'll still be playable.

And there you have it—all the *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* preload times for PC, PS5, and Xbox, along with some tips on managing your storage space.