How to Preload Resident Evil Requiem

The preloads for Resident Evil Requiem are live on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2. Therefore, you can download the whole thing before the launch. As long as you have a digital pre-order, you can start downloading the files now instead of watching a progress bar on launch night. Release Date & Size Capcom’s ninth core Resident Evil game will launch on all platforms on February 27, 2026, with preloads going live worldwide on February 24-25, depending on the store and your region. Be prepared for a large download size: around 73 GB on PC, 72.88 GB on PS5, 68.5 GB on Xbox Series X/S, and 27-29 GB on Nintendo Switch 2, plus a little extra for the deluxe editions. How to preload on PC (Steam/Epic) On PC, preloading is available for digital pre-orders on Steam and Epic Games Store. Open Steam / Epic and search for Resident Evil Requiem. Pre-purchase the game, then go to your Library. Find out Resident Evil Requiem and hit the Pre-load/Install button to start the download. How to preload on PS5 Sony’s store backend confirms preloads for digital PS5 buyers ahead of launch. Open the PlayStation Store page for Resident Evil Requiem. Complete your pre-order, then head to your Game Library. Highlight Resident Evil Requiem and choose Download to begin the preload. How to preload on Xbox Series X/S Xbox owners with digital pre-orders can also get in early. Open the Microsoft Store on your console and find Resident Evil Requiem. If you haven’t already, pre-purchase the game. Select the Pre-install/Preload option and let the download finish in the background. How to preload on Nintendo Switch 2 Requiem is the first mainline Resident Evil launching day‑and‑date on Switch 2, with eShop preloads now live. Open the Nintendo eShop on your Switch 2 and search for Resident Evil Requiem. Pre-order the digital version. Hit Preload/Download on the game’s page; the system will unpack everything ahead of launch and auto‑unlock on release day.