Can you preload Madden 24?
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Madden 24 is almost here and most players are simmering with excitement. Slated for an August 18 release, except for early access players, the game is coming sooner rather than later. When that day arrives, the game will go live at a certain time. Will gamers be able to preload the file so that they can start right away?
Some games offer the chance to download the game as soon as they pre-order it, even though it won’t be available for several days in most instances. This is designed to cut down on the wait time for players. If a game goes live at 11am EST, for example, they won’t have to wait until 11:30am EST to play.
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Will Madden NFL 24 have a preload?
While it would be a surprise if it wasn’t available, there is currently no preload information from EA Sports. A lot of games have this option, but it cannot be confirmed at this time. For now, this likely means that players will have to download the game at launch.
That is expected to be August 18 (or 15 for those with early access) at midnight. As soon as the game goes live, players can download it, but not a moment sooner. This may make it even more worthwhile to try and get early access.
Fortunately, not as many people play video games in the dead of night, so the servers should have a little bit less traffic and the download should be smoother and faster. It is expected to be a rather large game, though, so it could be a lengthy time before players can start it up. The download size is currently unknown.
