Battlefield 2042 Preload Details and File Size Revealed

Battlefield 2042 is one of the most anticipated games of this year, and after being delayed by a month, it is finally closer to launch with only a few days left. Starting today, DICE has confirmed that preloading begins today for Xbox, while PC and PlayStation users will have to wait 4 days before being able to pre-load.

Here are the pre-loading details if you have pre-ordered the Gold or Ultimate edition:

  • Xbox One & Xbox Series X/S – November 6, 7 AM UTC. 
  • PS4 & PS5 – November 10, 12 AM Local Time. 
  • PC – November 10, 10 AM UTC.

Those who have purchased the Standard edition will be able to preload from November 17 ahead of its November 19 release.

Battlefield 2042 is definitely going to be a sizeable game considering its huge maps and Battlefield Portal assets, here’s how much space you’ll need to pre-load:

  • Xbox Series X|S: 51.42 GB 
  • Xbox One: 27.60 GB
  • PS5: 42.71 GB (Without Day One patch)
  • PS4: TBA

EA Play Pro and Xbox Game Pass subscribers can also access an early access 10-hour trial of Battlefield 2042 from November 12, however, they won’t be able to pre-load ahead of its official release.