Assassin's Creed Shadows Pre-Load Date, Times, & Global Launch Details
Assassin's Creed Shadowsis the latest installment in one of Ubisoft's most popular action-adventure series, and the publisher has now revealed the specific timing of its launch. The newest game in the AC world will transport players to feudal Japan, where they can explore an open world, play as either a samurai or shinobi, and experience an action-packed story filled with stealth, combat, and adventure. It's a game that has been highly anticipated since its announcement in September 2022 under the name Assassin's Creed: Codename Red.
Fortunately, the wait is almost over, and pre-loading will be available for those who want to jump right into the action-packed adventure when the game is released. Pre-loading lets players download the game files in advance so they can start playing immediately at launch without waiting for a long download.
When Assassin's Creed Shadows Can Be Pre-Loaded
Pre-Load Times Depend On The Console
With Assassin's Creed Shadows leaks running rampant, the volume of the conversation around the latest installment in the AC franchise is at an all-time high. Luckily, Ubisoft has confirmed that Assassin's Creed Shadows can be pre-loaded before the official March 20, 2025, release date. As of 2 PM UTC on March 4, Xbox Series X|S players can pre-load the game.
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For other platforms, there's a bit more of a wait, although it should still provide plenty of time to get everything set up ahead of the release. PC players will have to wait until March 17 at 4 PM UTC, and PlayStation users can't access the pre-load until March 18 at 12 AMlocal time. It's important to keep in mind that pre-loads won't allow access to the game ahead of release, they'll just download the files in advance.
Since Assassin’s Creed Shadows will likely have a large file size on every platform, downloading it ahead of time can help avoid potential delays.
Once pre-loading is available, you'll need to head to your library on your respective platform, locate the game, and select pre-install or download. Make sure you have enough storage space, your system software is up-to-date, and you have a stable internet connection before pre-loading. You'll also want to check for surprise updates or day-one patches on release day. Otherwise, you'll be good to go.
When Assassin's Creed Shadows Unlocks In Your Region
AC: Shadows Is Releasing Globally, Here Are The Times
Assassin’s Creed Shadows will have a global launch on March 20, 2025, meaning players around the world will gain access at the same time. While the release time will be the same worldwide, local times will vary depending on the region. Then, it's all about waiting for the first Shadows DLC. In the meantime, here's the global launch times:
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To have the best experience on launch day, pre-load your game, update your system, and make sure your internet connection is stable. This way, you’ll be ready to dive into Assassin’s Creed Shadows the moment it becomes available.
Assassin's Creed Shadows
- Released
- March 20, 2025
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Language
- Developer(s)
- Ubisoft Quebec
- Publisher(s)
- Ubisoft
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