With the release of *Assassin's Creed Shadows* just days away, the question on everyone's mind is: when can I start playing? We've got the answer, outlining preload times for PC, PS5, and Xbox.

Preload times vary by platform. While an official tweet announcing these times has since been deleted, the information remains widely available. Here's the breakdown:

Assassin's Creed Shadows Xbox Series X|S Preload

Preload on Xbox began March 4th at 2 PM UTC. If you're an Xbox player, you can start downloading now! This is especially helpful if you have a slower internet connection.

Assassin's Creed Shadows PlayStation 5 Preload

PlayStation 5 players can begin preloading on March 18th at 12 AM local time. Get ready to download as soon as the clock strikes midnight!

Assassin's Creed Shadows PC Preload

PC players can preload starting March 17th at 4 PM UTC. Here's a more localized breakdown:

• 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

Please note that Ubisoft hasn't yet confirmed a Mac preload time.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows: Hard Disk Space Requirements

The game's install size varies by platform, but the Apple Mac store lists it at 114.5 GB. That's a significant amount of space!

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To make room, consider deleting some games, upgrading your storage, or (on consoles) transferring older games to a USB drive. This last option can free up considerable SSD space while still allowing you to play your older titles (though loading times might be slightly longer).

And there you have it—all the *Assassin's Creed Shadows* preload times for PC, PS5, and Xbox!