With the release of *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* just around the corner, 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 to ensure you're ready to dive into the action the moment it's available.

When You Can Pre-Load Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Pre-load times for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* differ across platforms. Although the official *Assassin’s Creed* account shared these details in a now-deleted tweet, the information has been widely circulated, allowing us to provide you with the following pre-load schedules.

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

If you're an Xbox player, you can start pre-loading *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* from March 4th at 2 PM UTC. That means the pre-load is already available, so if you have a slower internet connection, now's the time to start downloading to save yourself some wait.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows PlayStation 5 Pre-Load Times

PlayStation 5 users will 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, you can start the download process.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows PC Pre-Load Times

For PC gamers, the pre-load window opens on March 17 at 4 PM UTC. Here are the corresponding 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

For those in Australia, pre-loading begins on March 18. Unfortunately, Ubisoft hasn't announced pre-load times for Mac yet.

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, but according to the Apple Mac store, you'll need 114.5 GB of hard disk space. This is significant, especially if your console or PC hasn't been upgraded recently.

To make room, consider these options: deleting some existing games, upgrading your console or PC's storage, or on consoles, transferring games to a USB drive. The latter can free up substantial SSD space by moving older PS4 or Xbox One games to external storage. They'll still be playable, albeit potentially with slightly slower load times.

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 to ensure a smooth gaming experience.