In about a week, the release of Elden Ring is coming. But can the game be downloaded in advance? How much space do you need on your hard drive? MeinMMO gives you an overview.
When will the game be released? The release is on Friday, February 25th. Then the action RPG from FromSoftware will be available for PC via Steam, PS4 and PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.
Elden Ring will be a pretty extensive game with a huge game world. So how large will the download likely be?
For sure: Yes, there is a preload for Elden Ring, and it has already partially started. The download size is surprisingly moderate for the expected size – at least on PS4 and PS5.
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Elden Ring – Start times for preload & download size
This depends on the platform. On Xbox, you can already download Elden Ring, while PC and PlayStation players will have to wait until February 23rd.
PS4 & PS5: 45 GB (according to PlayStation Game Size)
Xbox: 49 GB (according to Xbox Store)
PC: 60 GB (according to System Requirements)
PC players will start at midnight on the night of February 24th to 25th. Console players can start an hour earlier at 11:00 PM.
Yes. Elden Ring will also receive its first patch at launch. It will address several performance issues.
Unfortunately, only limited. PS4 and PS5 players can play together the Elden Ring multiplayer. The same goes for Xbox One and Xbox Series users. PC players are excluded, and crossplay between Microsoft and Sony consoles is not possible.
This is not a huge MMO. Normally there shouldn’t be any problems. If the servers are offline, you can simply continue playing offline solo.
Some PC players report in the Elden Ring subreddit that they can already download the game in advance. However, this does not seem to be the case for every pre-orderer.
Apparently, it depends on which region you live in. But there are also conflicting reports here. A Russian player reports that the preload is already running for him, while another player from Russia cannot start the download.
Some lucky ones can already start the download on Steam, but it seems to be only a few.
Update 1.01 for Elden Ring is supposed to bring initial improvements
This is what we know so far about the first update: According to PlayStation Game Size, the first patch for PS4 is expected to be around 8 GB and will deliver the following:
- Some new features
- Balance optimizations
- Improved performance and usability
- Some bug fixes
These details are not particularly detailed, but they do provide an initial hint at the improvements at launch.
It is not known how large the update will be on other platforms. However, it is expected to be in similar dimensions.
First, the information from the Twitter channel needs to be confirmed. However, the data from PlayStation Game Size is usually reliable as it is based on real data.
Pre-order bonuses, editions, and system requirements
These are the system requirements:
| Minimum Requirements | Recommended Requirements | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | i5-8400 or Ryzen 3 3300X | i7-8700K or Ryzen 5 3600X |
| Memory | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Graphics Card | GeForce GTX 1060 3GB or AMD RX 580 4GB | GeForce GTX 1070, 8GB or AMD RX Vega 56 8 GB |
| Hard Drive | 60 GB | 60 GB |
Elden Ring is available in different editions, and pre-orderers will receive a bonus. Here’s an overview of the contents.
These are the pre-order bonuses:
- Bonus gesture “The Ring”: This gesture can be used in the game. Players can also obtain it later in the game.
- A digital adventurer’s guide: “This guide contains all the knowledge necessary for an adventure in the Lands Between.”
All editions at a glance:
- Standard Edition on Amazon (€59.99)
- Launch Edition on Amazon (€53.99)
- Deluxe Edition on Amazon (€89.99)
- Collector’s Edition on Amazon (Sold Out)
- Premium Collector’s Edition (Sold Out)
Unfortunately, both collector’s editions are sold out and can only be obtained at inflated prices. However, you can keep an eye on the shops of Amazon (via amazon.de) and Bandai Namco (via store.bandainamco.eu) in case new copies become available.
However, the quantity for the Premium Collector’s Edition is limited to 6,000, so you shouldn’t expect a restock.
Elden Ring will keep you busy with its main story for about 30 hours and offers plenty of additional content outside of the story.
In addition to exploring the game world, you can explore numerous dungeons, hunt for valuable loot, or face the tough opponents of the Lands Between.
We already know the classes the game will offer at launch thanks to a leak that reveals all 10 classes of Elden Ring – and fans are celebrating the craziest of them
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