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Preload Guide | Will Preload be Available?

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This is a guide on preloading Outriders. Read on to know if you can preload the game ahead of its scheduled release date.

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Will Preload be Available?

Preloading is available for Xbox users starting March 25th and for PlayStation users starting March 29th. Preloading for PC is available starting March 31st.

Preloading (pre-downloading) allows players to download the game in advance, and while the game is not playable until April 1st, players can avoid long download times by taking advantage of preloading.

Pre-Order Guide and All Pre-Order Bonuses

How to Preload Outriders

PC Preload

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For PC user who pre-ordered using Steam, simply go to your Library, click on the Outriders game title, and Click Install.

PS4 Preload

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For PS4 players, a screen similar to the one above appears upon preloading the game.

In order to pre-download the game, be sure to check the Auto-Download box shown – otherwise, the game will not download ahead of time automatically.

Xbox One Preload

For Xbox One players, go to the management section of Outriders in My games & apps. Select Outriders again and choose Manage installation on Internal or wherever you have the game saved. From there, check the base game then save your changes to begin preloading Outriders.

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