Assassin’s Creed Shadows is only a few days from launch and Ubisoft is gearing up for their biggest launch of the year. PC players can rejoice for Assassin’s Creed Shadows is coming day one to Steam as well with no client restrictions.

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Pre-load for the Xbox version has been live for a while and should be available for Steam users later today. As you prepare for the launch, here is when you can play Assassin’s Creed Shadows in your region.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Launch Times

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is coming to PC, Xbox Series S|X, and PS5 on March 19, 2025, or March 20, 2025, depending on your region. Here are the launch times for this highly anticipated title in several major regions, platforms, and PC clients. I’ve bolded the launch times that were different for the same region.

RegionLaunch Time for SteamLaunch Time for Ubisoft ConnectLaunch Time for Xbox and PlayStationLos AngelesMarch 19, 9:00 PM PDTMarch 19, 9:00 PM PDTMarch 20, 12 AM PDTMontrealMarch 20, 12:00 AM EDTMarch 20, 12:00 AM EDTMarch 20, 12:00 AM EDTMexico CityMarch 19, 10:00 PM CSTMarch 19, 10:00 PM CSTMarch 20, 12:00 AM CSTParisMarch 20, 5:00 AM CETMarch 19, 11 PM CETMarch 20, 12:00 AM CETNew YorkMarch 20, 12:00 AM EDTMarch 20, 12:00 AM EDTMarch 20, 12:00 AM EDTLondonMarch 20, 4:00 AM GMTMarch 19, 10:00 PM GMTMarch 20, 12:00 AM GMTSao PauloMarch 20, 1:00 AM BRTMarch 20, 1:00 AM BRTMarch 20, 12:00 AM BRTJohannesburgMarch 20, 6:00 AM SASTMarch 20, 12:00 AM SASTMarch 20, 12:00 AM SASTWarsawMarch 20, 5:00 AM CETMarch 19, 11:00 PM CETMarch 20, 12:00 AM CETShanghaiMarch 20, 12:00 AM CSTMarch 19, 08:00 PM CSTMarch 20, 12:00 AM CSTAbu DhabiMarch 20, 8:00 AM GSTMarch 20, 2:00 AM GSTMarch 20, 12:00 AM GSTSeoulMarch 20, 1:00 PM KSTMarch 19, 9:00 PM KSTMarch 20, 12:00 AM KSTTokyoMarch 20, 1:00 PM JSTMarch 19, 9:00 PM JSTMarch 20, 12:00 AM JSTSydneyMarch 20, 3:00 PM AEDTMarch 19, 3:00 PM AEDTMarch 20, 3:00 PM AEDT

We have created a countdown timer for the launch of Assassin’s Creed Shadows on Steam so you can check when it launches for you in your region. Since that can’t be said for other clients, you’ll have to refer to your consoles’ launch countdown timer.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Steam Pre-Load Time

Pre-load for Assassin’s Creed Shadows on Steam will be available on March 17, 2025, at 9:00 AM PST.

The pre-load for the Xbox version is already up, but PlayStation users will have to wait till launch.

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