Assassin's Creed Shadows PS5 file size
PS5 install sizes and what they mean for your storage
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Assassin's Creed Shadows takes about 102.6GB on PS5. That is 15% of a standard PS5's 667GB of usable space, 12% of a PS5 Slim's and 5% of a PS5 Pro's. Put on a 2TB M.2 SSD, it leaves space for roughly 25 more big games, or 11 on 1TB. Figure from Gameranx, from PlayStation Game Size, checked 12 October 2026.
How much of a PS5 AC Shadows takes
| Console | Share of built-in storage | Space left after installing it |
|---|---|---|
| PS5 (667GB usable) | 15% | 564GB |
| PS5 Slim (848GB usable) | 12% | 745GB |
| PS5 Pro (1.89TB usable) | 5% | 1,787GB |
Install size 102.6GB. Source: Gameranx, from PlayStation Game Size, checked 12 October 2026. Updates move this number. For the size on your own console, look under Settings, Storage.
AC Shadows on an expansion SSD
| SSD size | Other big games that fit alongside AC Shadows | Compare drives |
|---|---|---|
| 1TB | 11 | 1TB PS5 SSDs |
| 2TB | 25 | 2TB PS5 SSDs |
| 4TB | 51 | 4TB PS5 SSDs |
Other games counted at an average of 75GB each.
AC Shadows: the detail behind the number
102.614GB for version 1.002.103, reported ahead of its March 2025 launch. Sony-listed Pro Enhanced: AC Shadows is among the titles named on Sony's PS5 Pro page. That page is a sample of enhanced games, not the full list.
That puts AC Shadows at position 9 out of 32 when our list is sorted largest first. Nearest neighbours: NBA 2K26 at 102.7GB, Black Myth Wukong at 104.4GB, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 105GB. See every game on the game size index, or total up your own library with the capacity calculator.
Compatible drives, live prices
| Product | Capacity | Price | Price per TB | Tech | Prime | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| fanxiang NVMe SSD 4TB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4, Up to 7000MB/s | 4 TB | £429.99 | £107.50 | NVMe | - | Buy on Amazon |
| Fikwot FX991 4TB SSD, M.2 2280 NVMe SSD, PCIe Gen4x4, Up to 7300MB/s, HMB+SLC, High Performance Gaming Internal Solid State Drive for PS5, Laptops, Desktop(PC) | 4 TB | £429.99 | £107.50 | NVMe | - | Buy on Amazon |
| Ediloca 4TB NVMe M.2 SSD PCIe Gen 4x4, Up to 7000MB/s Read, M.2 2280 Internal Solid State Drive, Dynamic SLC Cache, Compatible with PC, Desktop and Laptops(EN880E) | 4 TB | £429.99 | £107.50 | NVMe | - | Buy on Amazon |
| fanxiang NVMe SSD 4TB M.2 Heatsink PCIe Gen4, Up to 7000MB/s | 4 TB | £439.99 | £110.00 | NVMeHeatsinkCheck height | - | Buy on Amazon |
| BIWIN Black Opal NV7400 4TB SSD, up to 7450MB/s Read Speed Gen4x4 NVMe M.2 2280, Internal PCIe 4.0 Solid State Drive for Gaming, PS5 Ready, Laptop and Desktop | 4 TB | £439.99 | £110.00 | NVMe | - | Buy on Amazon |
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Frequently asked questions
How much space does AC Shadows need on a PS5?
About 102.6GB, according to Gameranx, from PlayStation Game Size. Checked 12 October 2026. Expect it to grow with updates.
Can a base PS5 hold AC Shadows?
It does. After installing it a launch PS5 has roughly 564GB left.
How many other games fit with AC Shadows on a 2TB SSD?
About 25 at an average of 75GB each.
Is AC Shadows PS5 Pro Enhanced?
Yes: Sony-listed Pro Enhanced. It is among the enhanced games Sony shows on its PS5 Pro page, which is not an exhaustive list.
Can I install AC Shadows on an external drive?
You can store the PS5 version on a USB drive, but it must be on the console or an M.2 SSD to be played.
What is the cheapest SSD with room for AC Shadows?
Cheapest today: fanxiang NVMe SSD 4TB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 at £429.99 (£107.50/TB), as of 21 October 2026.
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