The pre-load date and download size for Ubisoft’s upcoming action role-playing game, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, have been revealed.
Twitter/X user DannyStevens__ , who managed to get early access to Assassin’s Creed Shadows, has shared the download size for Assassin’s Creed Shadows on PS5, and the pre-load date has also been revealed via the PlayStation Store’s pre-load schedule. The action role-playing game will take up a large amount of storage space. Those with limited available space on the internal storage drive are advised to clear up some space in advance. It goes without saying that storage expansion options are available for those who need them.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Download Size
The download size and current update version for Assassin’s Creed Shadows on PS5 can be seen below.
- 85.396 GB
Pre-load Date
The pre-load schedule for Assassin’s Creed Shadows on PS5 can be seen below.
- March 18, 2025
The pre-load for Assassin’s Creed Shadows on PS5 will come with the latest update pre-installed for anyone who pre-ordered a digital copy of the game, though a day one update may be rolled out closer to release on March 20, 2025.. Meanwhile, those who purchased it on disc will need to download the update. Those who pre-ordered the game digitally will be able to pre-load the game on March 18, 2025.
The review embargo for Assassin’s Creed Shadows is expected to be lifted close to launch day. While the exact time has not been confirmed, it will likely follow typical patterns, with the embargo lifting at 12 AM PT / 3 AM ET / 9 AM CET.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is set in 16th-century Japan towards the end of the Sengoku period, focusing on the struggle between the Assassin Brotherhood and the Templar Order. It features two protagonists, namely Fujibayashi Naoe, a female shinobi, and Yasuke, an African samurai inspired by the historical figure of the same name. The game is set for release for PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox Series X/S, macOS, and iPadOS.
