Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Global Release Schedule Revealed

Ubisoft has officially announced the global release times for the much-anticipated *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. Unlike its predecessors and other Ubisoft titles, this game will launch simultaneously worldwide without any early access options, ensuring everyone starts their journey at the same time.

Mark your calendars for March 20th, as *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* will be available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S at 12am local time. PC gamers, however, should note that release times vary depending on the platform. If you're playing via Steam, the game will unlock at different times across various time zones, ranging from 9pm PDT on March 19 in Los Angeles to 3pm AEDT on March 20 in Sydney. For those using Ubisoft's own platform, Ubi Connect, the times differ slightly, with releases starting from 9pm PDT on March 19 in Los Angeles to 11pm AEDT on March 19 in Sydney.

Pre-loading is already available across all platforms, allowing eager fans to get ready ahead of the launch. The pressure is on for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* to perform well for Ubisoft, following a series of delays and the underwhelming sales of last year's *Star Wars Outlaws*. Ubisoft has faced challenges with 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 and delivering one of the best experiences in the franchise to date. 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."

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Global Release Times:

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