Assassin’s Creed Shadows Release Details and Preload Options Revealed

Ubisoft confirms global release on March 20 with region-specific times and preload availability across platforms.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows will officially launch on March 20, 2025, for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, with some regions gaining access late on March 19 due to time zone differences.
Preloading is already available for Xbox users, while PS5 and PC preloads are set to begin on March 17, allowing players to download the game ahead of its release.
The game features a substantial file size, requiring 109 GB on Xbox, 100 GB on PC, and 123 GB on Mac, making preloading essential for players with slower internet connections.
Players who preorder any edition of the game are eligible for preloading, with three editions available: Standard ($70), Digital Deluxe ($90), and Collector’s Edition ($230, GameStop exclusive).
Assassin’s Creed Shadows brings the long-anticipated ancient Japanese setting to the franchise, following multiple delays during its development.