Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Global Release Schedule Revealed

Ubisoft has officially announced the global release times for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, setting a unified release date across all platforms. This marks a departure from previous Ubisoft titles, as there will be no option for early access through additional payments.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is slated to launch on March 20 at 12am local time for both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S. However, the release times for PC players vary depending on the platform. Those using Steam will see different times compared to those using Ubi Connect.

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

The anticipation for Assassin’s Creed Shadows is high, especially given Ubisoft's recent challenges. Following delays and the underwhelming sales of Star Wars Outlaws, Ubisoft is under pressure to deliver a successful title. The company has faced several setbacks, 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 refining its open-world mechanics. The review states, "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