Hogwarts Legacy

How to Preload on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC

Hogwarts Legacy - How to Preload and Start Date

Preload for Hogwarts Legacy is already available on Xbox platforms and coming soon for PlayStation users. Read on to see when the preload starts for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, and how to preload the game!

When Does Preload Start?

Steam PC Preload Is Live Now

Preload for early access of Hogwarts Legacy is available on Steam now!

Xbox Preload is Now Live!

Users on Xbox Series X and Series S are reporting that preload is now available and up for download. The file size for Xbox Series X is around 77 GB, while the Xbox Series S is roughly 50 GB.

How Many GB is Hogwarts Legacy?

Preload for PlayStation 5 Early Access is Now Live!

Hogwarts Legacy - PS5 Preload start date

Those who purchased the Deluxe Edition can start preloading the game on their PS5 on February 4th, 2023, which is also 72 hours before the early access start date.

Release Date, Time and Countdown

Preload Not Working and How to Fix

Preload Issues

There have been reports of players having issues preloading Hogwarts Legacy such as the preload not completing the download. As of writing, there has been no acknowledgement from Hogwarts Legacy regarding these issues.

Restart Console

While waiting on an official announcement for a fix, players can try turning off their console then turning it back on. This is a tried and tested method for fixing general errors for computers.

Restart Internet Router/Modem

Another possible fix is to restart your router or modem. The problem could be on the side of Hogwarts Legacy and a quick modem reboot could help with this problem.

Check back soon as we will update this page once more information on the topic is available.

Will There Be Preload on All Platforms?

PS5 and Xbox Series X|S Preload Confirmed

According to WB Games Support Twitter reply, there will be preload for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. There hasn't been any official announcement regarding this but we can expect one soon.

Steam Preload for PC Is Live Now

PC players are able to preload Hogwarts Legacy on Steam. See below for instructions on how to preload the game.

Epic Preload on PC is Unlikely

There is still no confirmation of a preload for Epic Games, so at this point it is highly unlikely to be made available during early access.

How to Preload

On Xbox Platforms

Step 1 Head to the Xbox store on your device.
Step 2 Search and tap on the Hogwarts Legacy page.
Step 3 Select the Preload button to start the download.
Step 4 Wait for the game's release to play once the download finishes!

On PS Platforms

Step 1 Proceed to the PS Store on your device.
Step 2 Look for the Hogwarts Legacy. You can use the search tab to look for it.
Step 3 Tap on the Preload button to start the download.
Step 4 You can start playing once the download finishes and the game is out!

On PC Platforms

Step 1 Open Steam or Epic and login to your account.
Step 2 Use the search function and type in Hogwarts Legacy.
Step 3 Click on the Preload option, but it is unavailable at the moment.
Step 4 Unpack and install the game on Steam or Epic and play the game once it releases!

Note: Above is the usual steps when preloading on Steam and Epic. It is still unconfirmed if preload will be available on PC!

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