With *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* just days away from release, fans are eagerly anticipating the moment they can dive into this new adventure. Here's everything you need to know about when you can start pre-loading the game on PC, PS5, and Xbox, ensuring you're ready to explore the moment it launches.

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

The pre-load times for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* vary across different platforms. Although Ubisoft deleted the original tweet containing this information, the details have been widely shared online. 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* pre-loading is available from March 4th at 2 PM UTC. This means you can start downloading the game right now, which is ideal if you have a slower internet connection.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows PlayStation 5 Pre-Load Times

PlayStation 5 users will 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, you'll be able to start the download process.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows PC Pre-Load Times

PC gamers can pre-load *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* from March 17 at 4 PM UTC. Here are the equivalent times for various 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

If you're in Australia, for instance, you'll start pre-loading on March 18. Unfortunately, Ubisoft has not yet confirmed pre-load times for Mac.

How Much Hard Disk Space Do You Need to Pre-Load Assassin’s Creed Shadows?

The storage requirements for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* vary by platform. On the Apple Mac store, the game is listed as requiring 114.5 GB of hard disk space. This is significant, particularly if you haven't upgraded your console's storage.

To accommodate the game, you have a few options: you can delete some existing games, upgrade your console or PC storage, or transfer older games to a USB drive. The latter is especially useful for console players with PS4 or Xbox One games. Simply connect a USB hard drive, transfer the games, and free up valuable SSD space. The games will still be playable, though they might load slightly slower.

That covers all the *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* preload times and storage requirements for PC, PS5, and Xbox. Make sure you're prepared so you can jump into the action as soon as the game launches!