Assassin's Creed Mirage: Preload Now Live on PC, PS5, Xbox

With the release of Assassin's Creed Shadows just days away, you're probably eager to know exactly when you can start playing. We've got the pre-load times for PC, PS5, and Xbox, so you can get ready to dive in!

Pre-load times vary by platform. While the official Assassin's Creed account initially tweeted these times, the tweet has since been deleted. Fortunately, the information is still widely available:

Assassin's Creed Shadows Xbox Series X|S Pre-Load Times

Xbox players can pre-load Assassin's Creed Shadows starting March 4th at 2 PM UTC. That means it's already available! Get downloading now to save time, especially if you have a slower internet connection.

Assassin's Creed Shadows PlayStation 5 Pre-Load Times

PlayStation 5 users will need to wait a bit longer. Pre-loads begin March 18th at 12 AM local time. Get ready to download as soon as the clock strikes midnight!

Assassin's Creed Shadows PC Pre-Load Times

PC players can start pre-loading on March 17th at 4 PM UTC. Here's a breakdown of equivalent times in other 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

Note that Australian players will need to wait until March 18th. Ubisoft hasn't yet announced a Mac pre-load time.

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How Much Hard Disk Space Do You Need?

The install size varies by platform, but the Apple Mac store lists Assassin's Creed Shadows as requiring 114.5 GB of hard disk space. That's a significant amount! Consider these options:

• Delete some existing games
• Upgrade your console or PC storage
• Transfer games to a USB drive (console only)

Transferring older games (PS4 or Xbox One titles) to a USB drive can free up considerable SSD space. While load times might be slightly longer, it's a great way to make room.

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And there you have it – all the Assassin's Creed Shadows pre-load times for PC, PS5, and Xbox!