- Battlefield 6 preloads kick off on October 3 at 8 AM PT (11 AM ET/4 PM BST).
- You'll need to pre-order the game to access the preload.
- The game's file size comes in at around 76 GB.
The long wait for Battlefield 6 is nearing its end, and you’ll soon be able to prepare for the game’s arrival by preloading its files. The long-awaited successor to the universally-maligned BF 2042 promises to take the franchise back to its roots through a modern setting, gritty realism, and all the jaw-dropping explosions you could hope for. Naturally, there’s no ceiling to the hype Dice has managed to amass. And if you’re eager to play the game as early as possible, here’s how to preload Battlefield 6 on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.
Battlefield 6 Preload Start Date and Size
Battlefield 6 preloads kick off on October 3 at 8 AM PT (11 AM ET/4 PM BST). At these times, players who’ve pre-ordered BF6 will be able to download its files ahead of the October 10 launch. It’s important to note that EA is not offering any sort of early access period.
In terms of file size, you’ll need around 76 GB of free space for the entire package. However, BF6 offers selective download options, just like the Call of Duty launcher, meaning you can choose to only download the parts you’ll end up playing. Here are the storage requirements for each of its parts:
- Base Game: 48.88 GB
- Multiplayer: 5 GB
- Multiplayer HD (Cutscenes): 423 MB
- Single Player: 15 GB
- Single Player HD (Cutscenes): 7 GB
The base game portion is a necessary download, but from the looks of it, everything else is optional.
How to Preload Battlefield 6 on PC
To preload Battlefield on any of the three PC storefronts, you’ll need to pre-order the game first. Follow these steps to get the preload started:
- Launch Steam, the Epic Games Store, or the EA App and open BF6’s store page.
- Pre-purchase the game.
- At the times mentioned above, you’ll see an option to Preload the game.
- Select it to pre-download the title.
How to Preload Battlefield 6 on PS5
PS5 players can preload BF6 by following these steps:
- Open the Battlefield 6 game page in the PlayStation Store.
- Pre-purchase the game first and then head to your Library.
- Find BF6 in your PlayStation library and click on the Download option.
- Wait for the game to finish downloading.
How to Preload Battlefield 6 on Xbox Series X/S
Xbox players can preload BF6 by following these steps:
- Launch the Xbox Store and open the Battlefield 6 store page in the search bar.
- Pre-purchase the game if you haven’t, then select the preload option.
- Wait for the pre-load to finish.
And that wraps up our guide on how to preload Battlefield 6 across all platforms. Have you pre-ordered the game yet? Be sure to let us know in the comments.
