Assassin’s Creed Shadows release date and platforms

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is finally going to be released after a series of delays and postponements. The new game will bring the series to Feudal Japan during the final days of the Sengoku period. Even in the Far East, the conflict between Templars and Assassins rages as much as in the West. Players will be able to choose between Naoe, a female shinobi and Yasuke, an African-born samurai.

You can freely switch between the two or focus on one over the other. You’ll be tasked with exploring the land, gathering intel, and performing assassinations, all while building your league of shinobi in your customizable secret hideout. So when is the much-anticipated game coming out? That’s what we’re here to help you with.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows release date

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is going to be released on March 20, 2025. It’s worth pointing out that due to time zones and release schedule plans, some regions will see the game released on March 19 instead.

Which platforms is Assassin’s Creed Shadows releasing on?

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is going to be released on PC through Steam, Epic Games Store, and Ubisoft Store, as well as on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Amazon Luna, and even on iOS and iPad. The game is also going to be a part of the Ubisoft+ subscription service.

Can you preload Assassin’s Creed Shadows?

During the first launch window for Assassin’s Creed Shadows in November 2024, it was confirmed that the game would have a preload period. The preload schedule is as follows:

• Xbox Series X|S: March 4, 2025, at 2 pm UTC
• PlayStation 5: March 18, 2025, at 12 am local time
• PC: March 17, 2025, at 4 pm UTC

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Editions and pre-order bonuses

Assassin’s Creed Shadows features a pre-order bonus for fans who pre-purchase the game, as well as a few Editions to choose from. You can get either the Standard, Digital Deluxe, or Collector’s Edition. For pre-ordering any of them, you will get the following reward:

• Claws of Awaji expansion (releasing later in 2025)
• Thrown to the Dogs bonus quest

While the Standard Edition comes with just the base game (and the pre-order bonus, if applicable), Assassin’s Creed Digital Deluxe Edition comes with a few extra rewards:

• The base game
• The Sekiryu Dual Pack (legendary gear and weapon sets for both Naoe and Yasuke, the Sekiryu Beast, and the Dragon Tooth trinket)
• The Sekiryu Hideout Pack (four unique ornaments to customize the hideout for your shinobi league)
• 5 extra Mastery Points

Lastly, the Assassin’s Creed Shadows Collector’s Edition includes several physical goodies but is only available in limited quantities. Here’s what you’re getting:

• The base game
• The Sekiryu Dual Pack (legendary gear and weapon sets for both Naoe and Yasuke, the Sekiryu Beast, and the Dragon Tooth trinket)
• The Sekiryu Hideout Pack (four unique ornaments to customize the hideout for your shinobi league)
• 5 extra Mastery Points
• Naoe and Yasuke dual character statue
• Unique Steelbook case
• Collector’s art book
• Life-sized Naoe’s katana tsuba
• World map
• Creed wall scroll
• 2 Sumi-e lithographs