Starfield is simply weeks away from launching, and the upcoming sci-fi sport simply obtained one step nearer. This week (August 16), Bethesda confirmed that its subsequent sport has gone gold, and shared when gamers can preload Starfield for PC and Xbox Sequence X|S.

That is excellent news in case you wrestle with sluggish web speeds, as preloading Starfield means you may obtain it earlier than its launch day on September 6 and begin enjoying the minute it’s launched. Nevertheless, it’s value noting that whereas the sport launches on the identical day for each Xbox and PC, preloading for every platform begins on completely different days.

Nevertheless you’ll be enjoying, it’s greatest to be sure to’re ready for its launch. Beneath you’ll find particulars on when (and the way) to preload Starfield on your platform.

Starfield preloading instances for PC and Xbox Sequence X|S

Starfield preloads for Xbox Sequence X|S shall be out there from August 17, whereas these shopping for it via Steam on PC can preload Starfield from August 30.

Which means that Xbox Sequence X|S gamers can start putting in the sport practically two weeks sooner than followers on PC, however it shouldn’t make an excessive amount of distinction except your web is especially sluggish, as everybody should wait till September 6 to leap in.

The best way to preload Starfield on Xbox Sequence X|S

To preload Starfield on Xbox Sequence X|S, you’ll have to first pre-order the sport after which navigate to its Xbox retailer web page. From August 17, a button studying “pre-install” ought to seem the place you’d usually obtain a launched sport. Clicking that ought to start your Starfield obtain – as soon as that’s set away, it’s only a matter of letting it set up after which ready for it to launch.

The best way to preload Starfield on PC

On Steam, Starfield may be put in in the same method. From August 30, Steam customers who’ve purchased Starfield will have the ability to find the sport on their “Library” web page, after which choose Starfield and click on the obtain button. If potential, keep in mind to obtain this onto an SSD as a substitute of a tough drive, as it’s going to have a big impression on how lengthy loading screens within the sport final as soon as it’s launched.