Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Global Release Schedule Revealed

Ubisoft has officially announced the global release times for the highly anticipated Assassin’s Creed Shadows. In a departure from the norm for both the series and Ubisoft's broader portfolio, Assassin’s Creed Shadows will launch with a unified release date across all platforms, without the option for early access through additional payment.

The game will be available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S at 12am local time on March 20. However, for PC players, release times differ based on the platform: Steam or Ubisoft’s own Ubi Connect. Pre-loading is already available on Xbox Series X and S, PlayStation 5, and PC, ensuring players can jump straight into the action on release day.

The stakes are high for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, especially after a series of delays and the underwhelming sales performance of last year's Star Wars Outlaws. Ubisoft has faced its share of challenges recently, including high-profile flops, layoffs, studio closures, and game cancellations, making the success of Assassin’s Creed Shadows crucial for the company.

IGN's review of Assassin’s Creed Shadows awarded it an impressive 8/10, stating: “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. Image credit: Ubisoft.

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