Assassin's Creed Shadows: Release Date, Size, Requirements

Assassin's Creed Shadows was one of the most anticipated games of 2025. The game launched on March 20, 2025 and has since received the Claws of Awaji expansion and a final major update in June 2026.

If you haven't played it yet, this guide covers where you can play it, how much storage you need, and the PC system requirements.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows Release Date

Assassin's Creed Shadows released on March 20, 2025 for PC (Steam, the Epic Games Store, Ubisoft Connect, and Xbox on PC), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. A Switch 2 version followed at the end of 2025. The Claws of Awaji expansion released on September 16, 2025, and the final major update, Title Update 1.1.11, arrived on June 16, 2026.

Every PC version needs a Ubisoft account and Ubisoft Connect to launch, so see how to redeem Ubisoft codes if you buy a key.

Download Size

Steam reserves 115 GB and the Ubisoft Store lists 106 GB, so plan for about 115 GB and install it on an SSD, which Ubisoft and Steam both require.

These large file sizes reflect the game's detailed open world, high-resolution textures, and extensive content.

System Requirements

Ubisoft has released the PC specifications for Assassin's Creed Shadows. Here's what your computer needs to run the game:

The game requires relatively modern hardware even at minimum settings. Both configurations demand 16GB RAM, showing how resource-intensive this new installment will be.

Final Words

Assassin's Creed Shadows released on March 20, 2025 and has since received the Claws of Awaji expansion and a final major update. On PC, it needs 106 to 115 GB of free space on an SSD, 16 GB of RAM, and at least a GTX 1070-class graphics card, and every version requires a Ubisoft account and Ubisoft Connect. For the best price, see the cheapest way to buy Assassin's Creed Shadows, and if you're new to the series, our Assassin's Creed games in order guide shows where it fits.

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