Hogwarts Legacy preload time & how to preload – PS4 and Xbox One

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The Hogwarts Legacy official launch is nearly upon us, and that means the preload time draws even closer! Eager fans are obviously curious about when they can get the preload going so they’ll be ready for release. Luckily, there is a time to preload Hogwarts Legacy.

Below, we’ve got the answers for you, spanning across multiple platforms, both PC and consoles.

When can you preload Hogwarts Legacy on PS4?

Sony generally lets players preload games 72 hours before it releases. This means that you will already be able to preload Hogwarts Legacy if you pre-ordered it for PS4.

How to preload Hogwarts Legacy on PlayStation

This is how you preload Hogwarts Legacy on PS4:

1. Head to the PlayStation Store or the Game Library.
2. Find Hogwarts Legacy.
3. Make sure you have pre-ordered the game.
4. Select Preload to start the download.
5. Wait for the application to unlock on launch day.

When can you preload Hogwarts Legacy on Xbox One?

Xbox players are already able to preload Hogwarts Legacy if they pre-ordered it for Xbox One.

How to preload Hogwarts Legacy on Xbox

Xbox players can preload Hogwarts Legacy right now through the Xbox store. If you’ve preordered your copy already then you’ll have the option to install the game.

If you haven’t secured your version of Hogwarts Legacy, then if you do so before the February 10th launch will unlock the preload.

Here’s the guide on how to preload Hogwarts Legacy on Xbox consoles:

1. Open up the Xbox store.
2. Search for the Hogwarts Legacy page.
3. Make sure you’ve purchased a copy of the game.
4. Hit Preload to begin installing.
5. Wait for Hogwarts Legacy to unlock at midnight on February 10.

How long does it take Hogwarts Legacy to Preload?

The amount of time it takes can differ depending on your own internet speeds. If your internet is fast, then the download will be fast. We’d say about 5-10 hours if your internet is fast. If your internet is not fast, we recommend starting as soon as possible.

Can you preload Hogwarts Legacy on PC?

Sadly, it seems that there will not be a preload for those getting the game on PC, whether through the Epic Game Store or on Steam. However, the game is already out on PC, so it should be find.

A tweet from the official WB Games Support Twitter account answered a question from a fan, asking about a potential pre-download period.

Their response: “Currently, there are no plans for a preload period for Hogwarts Legacy on PC.”

What platforms can you preload Hogwarts Legacy on?

Check it out here, or take a look at a few of our other Hogwarts Legacy pages in which we answer your burning questions.

Preloading allows you to download the game before its launch. Fortunately, Hogwarts Legacy supports it. You can preload the game on the following platforms:

• PlayStation 4
• PlayStation 5
• Xbox One
• Xbox Series X|S

Each of these platforms has a different preload time and method, so read on to see how it works in each instance.