The preload of Starfield is online on all platforms. MeinMMO explains what you need to know.
With Starfield releasing on September 6, 2023, it is perhaps the most anticipated game of the year. Now it is known when the preload will start on Steam and Xbox.
MeinMMO explains what you need to know if you want to download the game now.
- When does the preload for Starfield start?
- How big is the preload of Starfield on PC and Xbox?
- Who can use the preload of Starfield?
Starfield Preload: When can you download the game?
When does the preload start? When the preload for Starfield starts for you depends on which platform you purchased the game on. This was explained by Bethesda Game Studios, the developer studio behind Starfield, on August 16 via Twitter:
- From August 17, 2023, the preload is available for Xbox Series X|S and Windows PCs.
- From August 30, 2023, the preload is available via Steam.
Meanwhile, the preload for Starfield has started on Steam. This was reported by the Starfield Wiki on Twitter (X):
With the announcement of when the preload for Starfield starts, Bethesda also announced that the highly anticipated role-playing game has gone gold. This means that Starfield is now finished and ready for delivery.
How big is Starfield on PC and Xbox? According to reports, Starfield is said to be about 125 GB in size according to the Microsoft Store. You can also find the hint in the official system requirements for Starfield. We will add exact details as soon as the preload is available. In principle, we would also recommend installing Starfield on an SSD.
Who can use the preload? Any player who has pre-ordered Starfield can use the preload:
- Buyers who purchase the game directly through the Microsoft Store.
- Users who have purchased the game through Steam.
- Players who have an active “Game Pass” subscription at the release of Starfield.
If you are interested in the system requirements of Starfield, you can read them in the following article on MeinMMO:
Starfield System Requirements for PC – Do I need to buy a new gaming PC now?
