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Assassin's Creed Shadows Release Date and Time
Switch 2 Version Released December 2, 2025
Assassin's Creed Shadows was ported to the Switch 2 on December 2, 2025. We'll update this page regarding the game's exact release times per region, so check back soon!
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Released Worldwide on March 20, 2025
Following a series of delays, Assassin's Creed Shadows has now been released on March 20, 2025 for PC (Windows, macOS), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and iPadOS.
Ubisoft has officially launched the game worldwide and shared the release schedule for PC and consoles. Check out the full timetable below, as release times may vary between platforms.
| Region | Local Release Time |
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| United States (ET) | Thursday, March 20, 2025, 12:00 a.m. |
| United States (PT) | Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 9:00 p.m. (PC) Thursday, 12 AM, March 20, 2025 (Consoles) |
| London (GMT) | Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 10:00 p.m. (PC, Ubisoft Connect) Thursday, 4 AM, March 20, 2025 (Steam) Thursday, 12 AM, March 20, 2025 (Console) |
| Paris (CET) | Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 11:00 p.m.(PC, Ubisoft Connect) Thursday, March 20, 2025, 5:00 a.m.(Steam) Thursday, March 20, 2025, 12:00 a.m.(Console) |
| New Zealand (NZDT) | Thursday, March 20, 2025, 12:00 a.m. (Console) |
| Australian East Coast (AEDT) | Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 11:00 p.m. Thursday, March 20, 2025, 3:00 p.m. (Steam) Thursday, March 20, 2025, 12:00 a.m. (Console) |
| Japan (JST) | Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 9:00 p.m. (PC, Ubisoft Connect) Thursday, March 20, 2025, 1:00 p.m. (Steam) Thursday, March 20, 2025, 12:00 a.m. (Console) |
| Mexio (CST) | Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 10:00 p.m. (PC, Ubisoft Connect, Steam) Thursday, March 20, 2025, 10:00 p.m. (Console) |
| Abu Dhabi (GST) | Thursday, March 20, 2025, 2:00 a.m. (PC, Ubisoft Connect) Thursday, March 20, 2025, 8:00 a.m. (Steam) Thursday, March 20, 2025, 12:00 a.m. (Console) |
| South Africa (SAST) | Thursday, March 20, 2025, 12:00 a.m. (PC, Ubisoft Connect, Console) Thursday, March 20, 2025, 6:00 a.m. (Steam) |
| Brazil (BRT) | Thursday, March 20, 2025, 1:00 a.m.(Steam, PC, Ubisoft Connect) Thursday, March 20, 2025, 12:00 a.m.(Console) |
| Shanghai (CST) | Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 8:00 p.m.(PC, Ubisoft Connect) Thursday, March 20, 2025, 12:00 a.m.(Steam, Console) |
| Seoul (KST) | Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 9:00 p.m.(PC, Ubisoft Connect) Thursday, March 20, 2025, 1:00 p.m.(Steam) Thursday, March 20, 2025, 12:00 a.m.(Console) |
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Here are the dates and times for when AC Shadows will be available for pre-load:
⚫︎ Xbox Series XIS - March 4, 2025, 2 PM UTC
⚫︎ PS5 - March 18, 2025, 12 AM Local Time
⚫︎ PC - March 17, 2025, 4PM UTC
Is Assassin's Creed Shadows on Xbox Game Pass?
It has yet to be announced whether the game will become available on Xbox Game Pass.
Is Assassin's Creed Shadows on PS Plus?
As of writing, it is unknown whether the game will be available for PS Plus.
Is Assassin's Creed Shadows on Nintendo Switch Online?
No, Assassin's Creed Shadows is not available on NSO nor the Switch.
Announcement History
January 9, 2025
The game was delayed a second time, moving from February 14 to March 20, 2025.
November 21, 2024
Ubisoft outlined upcoming Community Activities leading up to the game's release. Fans can expect overview articles on stealth, combat, parkour and exploration, alongside developer commentary throughout the subsequent months.
September 25, 2024
Ubisoft announced that the game's release is delayed to February 14, 2025.
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