With *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* just days away from its much-anticipated release, 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, ensuring you're ready to dive into the action the moment it's available.

Here’s When You Can 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 an Xbox player, you can start pre-loading *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* from March 4th at 2 PM UTC. That means you can begin downloading right now, which is perfect if you're looking to save time, especially with 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 pre-load the game starting from March 18 at 12 AM local time. As soon as the clock strikes midnight on March 18, you can start downloading *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* on your PS5.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows PC Pre-Load Times

For PC gamers, the pre-load for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* begins on 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 pre-load time will start on March 18. Unfortunately, Ubisoft has not yet confirmed a pre-load time 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 according to the Apple Mac store, *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* requires 114.5 GB of hard disk space. This is a significant amount, particularly if you haven't upgraded your console's storage.

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To manage this, you have three main options: delete some existing games, upgrade your console or PC storage, or transfer some games to a USB drive. The latter option is especially 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* pre-load times for PC, PS5, and Xbox, along with some tips on managing your storage space.