With *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* just days away from its much-anticipated release, you're probably eager to know exactly when you can dive into this latest installment. Here's a comprehensive guide to the preload times for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* across PC, PS5, and Xbox platforms, ensuring you're ready to play the moment the game goes live.

When You Can Pre-Load Assassin’s Creed Shadows

The preload times for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* vary by platform. Although the official *Assassin’s Creed* account initially shared these details via a tweet that was later deleted, the information remains widely accessible. Here are the preload times you need to know:

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

If you're on Xbox Series X|S, you can start preloading *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* from March 4th at 2 PM UTC. That means the preload is already available, so if you're concerned about slow internet speeds, now's the time to start downloading.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows PlayStation 5 Pre-Load Times

PlayStation 5 users will have to wait a bit longer. You can begin preloading *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 preload process.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows PC Pre-Load Times

For PC gamers, the preload for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* starts on March 17 at 4 PM UTC. Here are the equivalent times for different time zones:

• Pacific Time – Mon, 17 Mar 2025 at 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

Note that Ubisoft has not confirmed preload times for Mac users at this point.

Hard Disk Space Requirements for Assassin’s Creed Shadows

To preload *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, you'll need a significant amount of storage space. The game requires 114.5 GB of hard disk space, according to the Apple Mac store listing. This substantial size means you might need to manage your storage. Here are your options:

• Delete some existing games to free up space.
• Upgrade your console or PC storage with a larger hard drive or SSD.
• On consoles, transfer some games to a USB drive. This can help you reclaim space while still keeping your games playable, albeit with possibly slower load times.

These are all the details you need to know about preloading *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* on PC, PS5, and Xbox. Make sure you're prepared and ready to explore the shadows when the game launches!