Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Release Date, How To Preload & File Size
Get ready for Assassin’s Creed Shadows! Find out the exact release times, preload dates, and file sizes for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. Don’t miss your chance to play in Feudal Japan!
The wait is almost over! Assassin’s Creed Shadows is right around the corner, finally bringing the long-anticipated Feudal Japan setting to the franchise. With two playable characters, Yasuke and Naoe, the game promises a fresh take on the beloved series. If you’re eager to jump in the moment it drops, here’s everything you need to know about release times, preload dates, and file sizes.
When Does Assassin’s Creed Shadows Release?
Depending on your platform and region, the game will be available either on March 19 or March 20, 2025. Here’s a full breakdown of the release times:
PC – Ubisoft Connect
March 19
- 8 PM CST
- 9 PM PDT / JST / KST
- 10 PM CST / GMT
- 11 PM CET / AEDT
March 20
- 12 AM EDT / SAST
- 1 AM BRT
- 2 AM GST
PC – Steam
March 19
- 9 PM PDT
- 10 PM CST
March 20
- 12 AM EDT / CST
- 1 AM BRT
- 4 AM GMT
- 5 AM CET
- 6 AM SAST
- 8 AM GST
- 1 PM JST / KST
- 3 PM AEDT
Console (PlayStation & Xbox)
- No matter where you are, Assassin’s Creed Shadows unlocks at midnight local time on March 20.
How to Preload Assassin’s Creed Shadows
With a massive 123.24GB install size, preloading is the best way to ensure you can start playing as soon as the game unlocks. Here’s when you can start downloading:
- Xbox – March 4 at 2 PM UTC
- PC (Ubisoft Connect) – March 17 at 4 PM UTC
- PlayStation – March 18 at 12 AM local time
How to Preload on Different Platforms
Xbox
- Go to My Games & Apps
- Find Assassin’s Creed Shadows
- Select Pre-install / Download and let it do its thing
PlayStation
- Make sure you’ve preordered the game
- Head to the Assassin’s Creed Shadows game page
- Look for the Download option
- If auto-downloads are enabled, it will start preloading automatically
PC (Steam & Ubisoft Connect)
- Steam: Go to your Library or the game’s store page, then hit Preload
- Ubisoft Connect: Open your Library, select AC Shadows, and press Preload
Final Thoughts
This is the first time an Assassin’s Creed game is diving into Feudal Japan, and the hype is through the roof. Whether you’re planning to go full stealth as Naoe or charge into battle as Yasuke, make sure your game is preloaded and ready to go.
