Ubisoft has officially announced the global release times for its highly anticipated game, Assassin’s Creed Shadows. This new installment marks a departure from previous titles in the franchise, featuring a unified release date without any option for early access.
Release Details for PlayStation and Xbox
Assassin’s Creed Shadows will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S at midnight local time on March 20. However, PC gamers will experience a staggered release, with different times based on whether they purchase the game from Steam or Ubisoft’s own platform, Ubi Connect.
Excitingly, players can start pre-loading the game now on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, ensuring they are ready to dive into the action as soon as the clock strikes midnight.
The Stakes for Ubisoft
With a string of delays and the underwhelming performance of last year’s Star Wars Outlaws, there is immense pressure on Assassin’s Creed Shadows to succeed. Ubisoft has faced significant challenges recently, including high-profile project failures, layoffs, studio closures, and game cancellations leading up to this release.
IGN’s review of Assassin’s Creed Shadows has rated it an impressive 8/10, praising the game for refining its existing systems and delivering one of the best iterations of the open-world experience the franchise has offered in the last decade.
Global Release Times Breakdown
Assassin’s Creed Shadows will be available at different times around the world. Here’s a detailed breakdown:
Release Times for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S
- Los Angeles (PDT): 12am, March 20
- Mexico (CST): 12am, March 20
- New York (EDT): 12am, March 20
- Montreal (EDT): 12am, March 20
- Sao Paulo (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
Release Times for 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 Paulo (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
Release Times for 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 Paulo (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
In summary, Assassin’s Creed Shadows promises to be a thrilling addition to the franchise. With its global release just around the corner, fans are gearing up for an adventure that could redefine the series.
