Dragon’s Dogma 2 Release Date, Expected Preload and Install Size

As the release date of Dragon’s Dogma 2 edges closer, RPG game lovers can’t wait for the adventure to begin. If you’re one of the gamers waiting for Dragon’s Dogma 2, you must understandably also be waiting for any hint on its preload date and install size. To help you out, we have compiled all the details related to one of the hotly anticipated RPGs of 2024. Without wasting any time, let’s dive into it.

Editor’s Note: updated the article to include the official release time information shared by Capcom

When Is Dragon’s Dogma 2 Releasing?

Dragon’s Dogma 2 will be released on March 22, 2024. In an official X post (tweet), Capcom has confirmed the release times for various regions around the world. The game will be available to play at 9:00 AM JST (Japanese Time), 8:00 PM EDT (March 21) in New York, and 5:45 AM IST in India. You can check the release time for your location in the X post below:

As for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S console users, Dragon’s Dogma 2 will be available to play at 12 AM midnight, depending on your local time zone. PC Master race FTW!

So players in Australia will be the first ones to slay the dragons, while those in the U.S. and Canada will be stuck sharpening their blades for some time. Players who have pre-ordered the game will be able to download it before the release date. However, it will not be accessible until then.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 Speculated Preload Date

If we go by Capcom’s latest releases, like the Resident Evil 4 Remake and Exoprimal, the preload for Dragon’s Dogma 2 is speculated to be 48 hours before the release time. This means gamers will be able to preload the game on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at midnight local time. So, if you’re someone waiting with bated breath, make sure to preload Dragon’s Dogma 2 well before time.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 Expected Install Size

According to a Reddit post, the preload for Xbox Series X|S is already live and confirms Dragon’s Dogma file size is about 69.94 GB. An X (formerly Twitter) account suggests the game will be 64.391 GB on PlayStation.

Although the file size might vary on PC, we can expect it to match the size above. That’s only for Steam users as Dragon’s Dogma 2 will not be available on Xbox Game Pass at launch.

How to Preload Dragon’s Dogma 2?

We already know Dragon’s Dogma 2 will be available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. Preloading seems pretty simple, as the game will not be on any older generation consoles or platforms. No matter which platform you use, you will see the preload option as soon as your timezone reaches the preload date.

Once the time hits, you can launch your Steam, Xbox, or PlayStation app to find your purchased game. You will see the preload option right there. Remember that even if you download the game two days earlier, you will have to wait until the release date to enjoy Dragon’s Dogma 2. So, in the meantime, you can go to the Steam Spring Sale 2024 and grab the original Dragon’s Dogma for a good price.

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