Assassin's Creed Shadows: Everything you need to know about the launch time and preload!

Although the game's official release date is March 20, you'll be able to play it as early as Wednesday March 19, depending on your platform and region.

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So good news if you've pre-ordered your game on Gamesplanet as it will be playable earlier!

Preload start for game data download (PC): Monday, March 17, 2025, 5pm (CET).

Release time, game launch (Ubisoft Connect): Wednesday, MArch 19, 2025, 11pm (CET)

To be among the very first to play, preorder any version of Assassin's Creed Shadows from Gamesplanet and get the Thrown to the Dogs bonus quest available at launch, and the Claws of Awaji expansion, releasing later in 2025.