- Borderlands 4 preloads across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S kick off on September 10.
- To preload the game, players must first pre-purchase any of its editions.
- Preloading the game lets you download its files ahead of its official release date.
Borderlands 4 is nearly here, and to prepare for its release, players can preload the game to jump in immediately after its launch. The latest entry in the beloved looter-shooter franchise brings a wishlist’s worth of new features, ranging from the transition to an open world to a much-needed QoL mechanic that makes boss farms much easier. Gearbox have also revealed its ambitious plans for the game’s future, meaning players can look forward to plenty of new content in the weeks to come. So, if you simply cannot wait to get your hands on the title, here’s how to preload Borderlands 4 on PC, PS5, and Xbox consoles.
Borderlands 4 Preload Start Date and Size
As revealed by the ‘PlayStation Game Size’ account on X, Borderlands 4 preloads will kick off on September 10. This means preloads across all platforms should be underway, but in case the download doesn’t appear for you, we recommend waiting until tomorrow. Here are the preloads’ sizes as per the same source:
- PC: 65 GB
- PS5: 28.1 GB
- Xbox Series X/S: 29.5 GB
With the exception of the Steam version, these download sizes are surprisingly low. That said, the game will be receiving a day-one patch, which could take the final size closer to the 65 GB mark, so keep that in mind.
How to Preload Borderlands 4 on Steam
Preloading Borderlands 4 on any platform requires you to purchase the game first. Follow these steps to preload the game on PC:
- Launch Steam and open Borderlands 4’s store page.
- Pre-purchase the game.
- After completing the purchase, you’ll see a blue-colored Preload option.
- Select it to pre-download the game.
How to Preload Borderlands 4 on PS5
PS5 players can preload Borderlands 4 by following these steps:
- Open the Borderlands 4 game page in the PlayStation Store.
- Pre-purchase the game first and then head to your Library.
- Find Borderlands 4 in your PlayStation library and click on the Download option.
- Wait for the game to finish downloading.
How to Preload Borderlands 4 on Xbox Series X/S
Xbox Series X/S can preload BL4 by following these steps:
- Launch the Xbox Store and open the Borderlands 4 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 Borderlands 4 across all platforms. Are you excited for the new looter-shooter? Be sure to let us know in the comments.
