Assassin’s Creed Shadows Global Release Times Confirmed

Ubisoft has officially announced the global release schedule for the much-anticipated Assassin’s Creed Shadows. This latest installment in the iconic series breaks from tradition by adopting a unified, simultaneous global launch, ensuring that no player can gain early access through additional payments.

Release Date and Times:

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is set to launch at 12am local time on March 20 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S. However, the release times for PC players vary depending on the platform:

• PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S:

  • 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

• PC via Steam:

  • 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

• PC via Ubi Connect:

  • 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

Pre-load is already available for Xbox Series X and S, PlayStation 5, and PC, allowing eager fans to prepare for the launch.

The pressure is high for Assassin’s Creed Shadows to succeed, following a series of delays and the underwhelming sales of last year's Star Wars Outlaws. Ubisoft has faced numerous challenges, including high-profile flops, layoffs, studio closures, and game cancellations leading up to this release.

IGN's review of Assassin’s Creed Shadows awarded it an impressive 8/10, praising the game for "sharpening the edges of its existing systems, creating one of the best versions of the open-world style it’s been honing for the last decade."

This release marks a significant moment for Ubisoft and the Assassin’s Creed franchise, aiming to deliver a polished and engaging experience to fans worldwide.