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Warzone 2.0 preload will become available on November 14, 2022, at 10 AM PT. Read on to learn how to preload on each platform and find out the preload time slots in each region!

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Warzone 2.0 Preload Release Date

Starts on November 14 at 10 AM PT

Warzone 2.0 - Preload Release Date

Region Release Date & Time
US West 10 AM PT
Nov. 14, 2022
US East 1 PM EST
Nov. 14, 2022
Europe 7 PM CET
Nov. 14, 2022
Asia 3 AM JST
Nov. 15, 2022
Oceania 5 AM AEDT
Nov. 15, 2022

Preload for Warzone 2.0 will start on November 14, 2022, at 10 AM PT. Search for it on your current platform once the clock reaches 10 AM PT to start the preload. We can expect the download size to be around 100 GB update on all platforms, close and similar to the first Warzone title download size.

At the moment, Warzone 2.0 is unavailable on all platform stores. We will update you at lightning speed once it becomes available, so stay tuned!
What Time Will Warzone 2.0 Release?

How to Preload Warzone 2.0

On Battle.Net

Step 1 Open Battle.Net and login to your account.
Step 2
Battle.Net Pre-Load
Search Warzone 2.0 and click Pre-Load Now.
Step 3 Wait for the download to finish and play once the game releases on November 16!

On Steam

Step 1 Run Steam and login to your account.
Step 2 Steam Preload
Search for Warzone 2.0 and select Pre-Load Game.
Step 3 Wait for the download to finish and play the game on November 16!

On PS Platforms

Step 1 Open the PS Store on your device.
Step 2 Look for Warzone 2.0 and start preloading.
Step 3 Play the game on November 16 once the preload is complete.

On Xbox Platforms

Step 1 Go to the Xbox store on your device
Step 2 Search for Warzone 2.0 and start preloading.
Step 3 Wait for the download to finish and play.

Warzone 2.0 File Size

File Size on Each Platform

PC Approximately 100 to 120 GB
PS4 Approximately 110 GB
PS5 Approximately 110 GB
Xbox Approximately 110 GB

Note: The file size for each platform is only an estimate based on the first Warzone file size, as there is no official word on Infinity Ward and available stores yet.

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