Assassin’s Creed Shadows release times and how to preload on PS5, Xbox and PC
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is almost upon us, bringing the highly anticipated characters Yasuke and Naoe into the franchise. If you’re looking to dive in on release, then you’ll need to know exactly when the game comes out.
This is the first time we’ve seen an Assassin’s Creed game set in Japan, which is rather impressive given the demand for it has easily spanned a decade. As such, Shadows has plenty to live up to, especially given its dual protagonists (which we explored in our preview).
So, if you’re preparing to dive into Feudal Japan with Yasuke and Naoe, you’ll need to know exactly what Assassin’s Creed Shadows releases in your region, and how you can preload the game, to ensure you’re among the first to play.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows release times in all regions
Assassin’s Creed Shadows will be available on either March 19 or March 20, depending on your region, your console, and what platform you’re playing the game on.
PC – Ubisoft Connect
March 19
- 8 pm CST
- 9 pm PDT
- 9 pm JST
- 9 pm KST
- 10 pm CST
- 10 pm GMT
- 11 pm CET
- 11 pm AEDT
March 20
- 12 am EDT
- 12 am SAST
- 1 am BRT
- 2 am GST
PC – Steam
March 19
March 20
- 12 am EDT
- 12 am CST
- 1 am BRT
- 4 am GMT
- 5 am CET
- 6 am SAST
- 8 am GST
- 1 pm JST
- 1 pm KST
- 3 pm AEDT
Console
For those playing Assassin’s Creed Shadows on PlayStation and Xbox, the game will be released on March 20 at exactly midnight no matter your timezone.
How to pre-load Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Thankfully, regardless of how you intend to play Assassin’s Creed Shadows, you can preload the game, meaning you’ll be able to dive in as soon as it releases.
However, pre-loading will only be available from the following times:
- Xbox: March 4 at 2 pm UTC
- PlayStation: March 18 at 12 am local time
- PC: March 17 at 4 pm UTC
How to pre-load on Xbox
To pre-load Assassin’s Creed Shadows on your Xbox, you’ll need to head to ‘My Games & Apps‘ and find the game. Then, simply select the option to ‘pre-install’ or ‘download’ and it’ll begin installing Shadows in anticipation of its release.
How to pre-load on PlayStation
The method is much the same on PlayStation. Once you’ve preordered the game, head to the Assassin’s Creed Shadows game page and search for the option to download. If you’ve got auto-downloads activated, then it’ll pre-load for you automatically.
How to pre-load on Steam / Ubisoft connect
If you’re playing Assassin’s Creed Shadows on Steam, then you can preload by heading to either the game’s store page or your library. Once you’re there click the ‘Preload’ button and it’ll begin installing.
As for Ubisoft Connect, the process is much the same. Head to your library, click on AC Shadows, press the ‘Preload,’ option and the game will begin downloading.
Download file size
UbisoftWe recommend preloading Assassin’s Creed Shadows if you can, as it’s got a whopping 123.24GB install size, making it the largest Assassin’s Creed game to date.
Thankfully, you can pre-load the game from up to two weeks before release, giving even the slowest of internet time to get Shadows ready.
While waiting for Assassin’s Creed Shadows to release, be sure to check out everything we know about the DLC roadmap, including an upcoming free quest.
Source link
