Ubisoft has exciting news for fans eagerly awaiting the next chapter in the Assassin's Creed saga. The company has officially announced the global release times for Assassin's Creed Shadows, setting a unified launch date across all platforms without any early access options. This approach marks a significant departure from the standard practices seen in previous Ubisoft titles and the broader gaming industry.
Assassin's Creed Shadows will hit the shelves on March 20, with console players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S experiencing the thrill at 12am local time. Meanwhile, PC gamers have a bit of a twist depending on their platform of choice. Those opting for Steam will see the game go live at different times, with some regions starting as early as 9pm on March 19 (PDT). On the other hand, Ubi Connect users will also have a staggered rollout, with some regions beginning at 9pm on March 19 (PDT).
To ensure you're ready to dive into the action the moment it's available, pre-load options are already open on Xbox Series X and S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
The anticipation surrounding **Assassin's Creed Shadows** is palpable, especially given the backdrop of Ubisoft's recent challenges. After a series of delays and the underwhelming sales of last year's **Star Wars Outlaws**, the pressure is on for this latest installment to deliver. Ubisoft has faced its share of trials, including high-profile flops, layoffs, studio closures, and game cancellations, making the success of **Assassin's Creed Shadows** crucial.IGN's review of Assassin's Creed Shadows has given it a solid 8/10, praising the game for refining the open-world experience Ubisoft has been perfecting over the last decade. According to IGN, "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 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
