Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Here’s release schedule, how to pre-load game and file size

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is set to launch in March. The release date depends on the platform and region. Players can preload the game before its official release. This allows them to play as soon as it becomes available.

Release Schedule

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: 9 pm PDT, 10 pm CST
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 Release (PlayStation & Xbox)
March 20 at midnight (local time in all regions)

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How to Pre-Load Game?

Pre-loading allows players to install the game before release. This ensures they can play immediately once the game is unlocked. Here are the pre-load schedules for different platforms:

Xbox
Pre-load starts on March 4 at 2 pm UTC.

PlayStation
Pre-load begins on March 18 at 12 am local time.

PC (Ubisoft Connect & Steam)
Pre-load starts on March 17 at 4 pm UTC.

Steps to Pre-Load on Each Platform

Xbox
Go to ‘My Games & Apps.’
Locate Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
Select ‘Pre-install’ or ‘Download’ to begin installation.

PlayStation
Pre-order the game.
Visit the game’s page.
Select ‘Download.’

If auto-download is enabled, it will install automatically.

Steam / Ubisoft Connect
Open the platform and go to the game library.
Locate Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
Click ‘Preload’ to start installation.

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File Size

Assassin’s Creed Shadows requires 123.24GB of storage. It is the largest game in the series. Pre-loading is recommended to avoid delays at launch.

FAQs

When can I start playing Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
The release date depends on the region and platform. Console players can play at midnight on March 20. PC players have different release times.

Why should I pre-load the game?
The game size is 123.24GB. Pre-loading helps players avoid long download times and play immediately after release.