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This is a guide on how to preload Far Cry 6. Read on to know how to preload the game and when it becomes available on your respective platforms.
In order to preload the game, you must have preordered the game beforehand. And once you have, go to your game library and access your copy of Far Cry 6. Once preload is available, it should immediately proceed to preload the game.
Don't forget to turn on the Auto-Download option to download the game automatically once preload is available.
Preorder Guide: Where to Preorder
Similar to the console, simply access your downloaded copy of Fry Cry 6 and open it up. Once preload is available, it should automatically download.
Preload is here! As per the twitter announcement made by Far Cry 6 developers, preload began at 12:01 AM for majority of the world. Those who bought the game from Epic Games Store will however experience a slight delay in preload times.
Check out the preloading times below:
| Americas | Europe & Middle East | Asia & Oceania | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubisoft Connect | Oct. 5, 2021 (12:01 AM, EDT) | Oct. 5, 2021 (12:01 AM, CEST) | Oct. 5, 2021 (12:01 AM, AEST) |
| Epic Games Store | Oct. 5, 2021 (11:01 AM, EDT) | Oct. 5, 2021 (5:01 PM, CEST) | Oct. 6, 2021 (1:00 AM, AEST) |
| Xbox | Available | Available | Available |
| PlayStation | Oct. 5, 2021 (12:01 AM, Local time) | Oct. 5, 2021 (12:01 AM, Local time) | Oct. 5, 2021 (12:01 AM, Local time) |
Preload Guide: How to Preload and Start Date
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