Starfield: How and when can you pre-load? Starfield guide, tips

Starfield is a huge game that will take up a lot of disk space. In our guide, you will learn when and how to pre-load the game.

Last update: 31 August 2023

Starfield is a massive game and it will take quite a bit of space. Here you can find out how and when you can preload the game. The game is gaining enormous popularity among players, and the expectations are quite high. So it's not surprising that a large number of people will want to try out this latest game from Bethesda studio.

• How to preload Starfield on Steam?
• How to preload Starfield on Xbox Series S/X?
• When will the Starfield preload be available?

How to preload Starfield on Steam?

The option to download all the necessary files to launch the game in advance is very useful. To do this you have to:

1. Purchase a game on Steam,
2. Find Starfield in your library,
3. Select the game and click the download button.

How to preload Starfield on Xbox Series S/X?

Preload will also be available for Xbox Series S/X consoles. To do this you have to:

1. Pre-order Starfield.
2. Select Starfield in the Xbox Game Store and press the pre-install button.

When will the Starfield preload be available?

Preloading all necessary files will be available on different days depending on which platform you plan to play Starfield on.

1. PC - Steam users will be able to download the game on August 30, 2023. The day before Starfield's early access (available for players who have purchased the premium edition).
2. Xbox Series S/X - Starfield is available for download from August 17, 2023. However, it is worth remembering that you will be able to play on the release day, i.e. on the 6th of September, or the 1st of September, if you have bought the premium edition.