Ubisoft has officially announced the global release times for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, marking a significant departure from previous entries in the series and other Ubisoft titles. Unlike its predecessors, Assassin’s Creed Shadows will have a synchronized global launch, with no options for early access through additional payments.
For gamers eager to dive into the action, Assassin’s Creed Shadows is set to release at 12am local time on March 20 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S. However, PC players should note different release schedules depending on the platform. Those using Steam can start playing at 9pm PDT on March 19 in Los Angeles, while Ubi Connect users will also begin at 9pm PDT on March 19 but with varying times globally.
Pre-load is already accessible for Xbox Series X and S, PlayStation 5, and PC, ensuring a smooth launch experience for all.
The stakes are high for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, especially after Ubisoft faced challenges with delays and underwhelming sales of *Star Wars Outlaws* the previous year. The company has endured a series of high-profile flops, layoffs, studio closures, and game cancellations leading up to this release, making *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* a crucial title for the publisher.IGN’s review of Assassin’s Creed Shadows awarded it an impressive 8/10, praising the game for refining the series' established mechanics. We noted, “By sharpening the edges of its existing systems, Assassin’s Creed Shadows creates one of the best versions of the open-world style it’s been honing for the last decade.”
Here are the detailed global release times for Assassin’s Creed Shadows:
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Xbox Series X and S and PS5 global release times:
- Los Angeles (PDT): 12am, March 20
- Mexico (CST): 12am, March 20
- New York (EDT): 12am, March 20
- Montreal (EDT): 12am, March 20
- Sao Paolo (BRT): 12am, March 20
- London (GMT): 12am, March 20
- Paris (CET): 12am, March 20
- Johannesburg (SAST): 12am, March 20
- Abu Dhabi (GST): 12am, March 20
- Shanghai (CST): 12am, March 20
- Seoul (KST): 12am, March 20
- Tokyo (JST): 12am, March 20
- Sydney (AEDT): 12am, March 20
Assassin’s Creed Shadows PC via Steam global release times:
- Los Angeles (PDT): 9pm, March 19
- Mexico (CST): 10pm, March 19
- New York (EDT): 12am, March 20
- Montreal (EDT): 12am, March 20
- Sao Paolo (BRT): 1am, March 20
- London (GMT): 4am, March 20
- Paris (CET): 5am, March 20
- Johannesburg (SAST): 6am, March 20
- Abu Dhabi (GST): 8am, March 20
- Shanghai (CST): 12am, March 20
- Seoul (KST): 1pm, March 20
- Tokyo (JST): 1pm, March 20
- Sydney (AEDT): 3pm, March 20
Assassin’s Creed Shadows PC via Ubi Connect global release times:
- Los Angeles (PDT): 9pm, March 19
- Mexico (CST): 10pm, March 19
- New York (EST): 12am, March 20
- Montreal (EDT): 12am, March 20
- Sao Paolo (BRT): 1am, March 20
- London (GMT): 10pm, March 19
- Paris (CET): 11pm, March 19
- Johannesburg (SAST): 12am, March 20
- Abu Dhabi (GST): 2am, March 20
- Shanghai (CST): 8pm, March 19
- Seoul (KST): 9pm, March 19
- Tokyo (JST): 9pm, March 19
- Sydney (AEDT): 11pm, March 19
