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Octopath Traveler 0 (Octopath 0)

How to Preload and File Size

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How to Preload and File Size
Preload Octopath Traveler 0 (Octopath 0) now to play the game right away at 12 midnight on the day of its release! Read on to learn how to preload the game, the requirements, and the file size of the game.

How to Preload

Pre-Order the Game to Preload

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You may preload the game after pre-ordering from your chosen platform's store. Once preloading is open, you can download the full game in advance, so it's ready to play the moment the game launches.

Make sure your platform has automatic downloads enabled or check manually from the store page once preloading begins.

From the Nintendo eShop

Step 1
First, press the Home button on your Switch 1 or Switch 2 to go to the Nintendo Switch home page. From there, select the bag icon to go to the Nintendo eShop.
Step 2
Next, search for "Octopath Traveler 0" via the search bar or by going to the "Coming Soon" section.
Step 3 Afterward, select "Octopath Traveler 0".
Step 4 Finally, select "Proceed to Purchase". Download will start after confirming your purchase.

From PlayStation Store

Step 1 Open the PlayStation Store and search for "Octopath Traveler 0".
Step 2 Select "Pre-Order" then "Proceed to Checkout". Next, Confirm Pre-Order in order to succesfully pre-order the game.
Step 3 The game should start downloading shortly after confirming your purchase.

How to Preload on Xbox

1
First, click on the Store and search for "Octopath Traveler 0".
2
Next, pick the game version you wish to purchase. Choose the edition you prefer and then select Pre-Order.
3 Afterwards, input your preferred payment option and Purchase the game.
4 Finally, you should be able to select the option to Install after you've bought the game.

From Steam

Step 1
First, search "Octopath Traveler 0" via the search bar.
Step 2 Next, select the game and click "Add to Cart" for the version you want to buy. In the next screen, select "Purchase for myself".
Step 3 Afterwards, choose a payment method and confirm your purchase.
Step 4 After you've successfully pre-ordered the game, you can now preload it from your library by selecting the "Preload" button.

Preload File Size

File Size Per Platform

Platform File Size
Nintendo Switch 2 4.9 GB
Nintendo Switch 3.9 GB
Xbox Series X|S 5.2 GB

The file sizes for some of the platforms are listed above. Be sure that you have enough space before preloading the game.

MicroSD Card May Be Required For the Switch 1

Nintendo Switch microSD card

If your Switch does not have free space to download the digital version of Octopath Traveler 0, consider purchasing a MicroSD card to increase its capacity.

When purchasing a MicroSD card, be sure to choose one that is compatible with the Nintendo Switch.

Likely Similar File Size for Other Platforms

While the file sizes for other platforms haven’t been confirmed, the file size is expected to stay close to 5 GB.

This may vary slightly depending on platform-specific compression or features.

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