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How to Preload Final Fantasy 16

Updated: Jun 20, 2023 1:29 pm
How to Preload Final Fantasy 16

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Final Fantasy 16 is one of the major console exclusives released in June 2023; as a result, you may want to preload the game before the official release. The game will be full of combat and adventure as you explore the world of Valisthea. 

We’re sure you must be excited about the game; if you were unaware, you could also play the demo to get a feel of the gameplay and abilities. First, follow this guide to learn how to preload Final Fantasy 16. 

How do you Preload Final Fantasy 16?

Final Fantasy 16 will launch worldwide on June 22, 2023. As a result, you may probably be wondering when preloading will begin for the latest Square Enix installment. The preload time for Final Fantasy 16 will start on June 20, 2023, two days before the game’s initial release. The download size for the action RPG is about 90GB. Below we will detail how to preload Final Fantasy 16.

  1. Log in to your PlayStation 5 and go to the PlayStation Store.
  2. Search for Final Fantasy 16
  3.  Purchase the game, and there will be various editions, such as the Standard Edition and Deluxe Edition. 
  4.  You must now click on the countdown button
  5. After this, select Final Fantasy XVI to auto-download
  6. Click Ok to confirm

It will take a few hours to preload the game; however, once it is ready to be played on June 22, you can begin your quest for revenge! In addition, it was announced on the official Japanese Final Fantasy 16 Twitter account that there would be an additional update file patch. The patch will be around 300MB; this update will include bug and enhancement fixes. It will also have minor text corrections, as stated on the official Japanese Final Fantasy site. 

As a result, many fans of the franchise must be eager to get their hands on the new exclusive. So, make sure to download the new action-RPG ahead of time because it is a pretty hefty file size! 


Kelsey Knowles is just another anime nerd who enjoys gaming.

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