Preload Date and Guide: How to Preload

Preload Octopath Traveler 2 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 preload date, requirements, and the file size of the game.

Preload Date

Preload Available for Switch and Steam (PC)

Players who pre-ordered Octopath Traveler 2 for the Nintendo Switch can now preload the game starting on February 8, 2023 - two weeks prior to its release date.

Preload on February 22 for Playstation

Players who pre-ordered Octopath Traveler 2 for the Playstation 4 or Playstation 5 can preload the game starting on February 22, 2023 - two days prior to its release date.

Check out our pre-order guide if you haven't purchased the game yet so you can start preloading as well!

Pre-Order Guide: All Preorder Bonuses

Benefits of Preloading

Preloading Octopath Traveler 2 will let you play the game right away at 12 midnight on the day of its release! If you enjoyed the first Octopath Traveler game and are excited to play the newest game in the franchise, preloading is the way to go!

Release Date: When Does Octopath Traveler 2 Come Out?

If You Cannot Play the Software Yet, You'll Have to Wait

When you start playing the game during its midnight release, you may come across an error that tells you that you cannot play the software yet. You may need to wait for a few minutes before starting the game to fix this.

How to Preload

How to Preload Octopath Traveler 2
Preload from the Nintendo eShop. Preload from the Playstation Store. Preload from Steam.

From the Nintendo eShop

Step 1	First, press the Home button on your Switch 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 2" via the search bar or by going to the "Coming Soon" section.
Step 3	Afterward, select "Octopath Traveler 2".
Step 4	Finally, select "Proceed to Purchase". Download will start after confirming your purchase.

From PlayStation Store

From Steam

Step 1	First, search "Octopath Traveler 2" via the search bar.
Step 2	Next, select the game and click "Add to Cart". 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.

Demo Available for Those Unsure

If you're unsure whether or not you want to buy the game, a demo has been released for Octopath Traveler 2 on multiple platforms. Trying the game first might help with your decision.

Demo Guide: Is There a Demo?

Preload File Size

Required Space is 5.2 GB

File Size	5.2 GB

Make sure your device has enough memory space available for the game before preloading. If your memory is near full, you might need to delete other game data to make space for Octopath Traveler 2.

MicroSD Card May Be Required For the Switch

If your Switch does not have free space to download the digital version of Octopath Traveler 2, 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.

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