Preloading has become a fairly standard practice in the video game industry, especially for the most anticipated releases. With large download sizes, developers often allow preloads before the release date, so you don't have to wait while the game downloads on release. With FromSoftware's new mech-action title on the horizon, let's find out the Armored Core 6 preload times and total download size.
Armored Core 6 Fires of Rubicon is set for release on August 25, 2023. If you're excited about this release, then you should start the download as soon as possible. You should also save up some space on your console or PC, keeping in mind the Armored Core 6 download size.
Also check out our Armored Core 6 guides on the pre order bonuses and whether the game is crossplay.
When is the Armored Core 6 preload time?
The preload times have currently only been confirmed for the PlayStation 5. Armored Core 6 is expected to be available for preload on the PlayStation Store on August 23, according to the store itself. It starts at midnight for your PlayStation Store's respective time zone.
click to enlargeArmored Core 6 preload times have not been confirmed on the Microsoft Store for Xbox or on Steam for PC. However, we can assume that they will also be following a similar format and be available on midnight for your respective region on August 23.
Armored Core 6 download size
FromSoftware is excellent at compressing their games down to manageable sizes. However, the assets and requirements for next-gen games are usually quite demanding when it comes to size. Therefore, it is reported on the Steam Store that Armored Core 6 will have an on disk size of 65 GB on PC. This means the Armored Core 6 download size will be roughly 55-60GB for PC.
On consoles, the Armored Core 6 download size is likely to be a bit lighter and be around 45-55GB in total. This is due to various optimisations that can be made for standardized console releases. Elden Ring also followed a similar format where the PC download size was roughly 10GB larger than its console counterparts.
That's all you need to know about the Armored Core 6 download times and download sizes. While you're here, be sure to check our guides on the game's multiplayer and if it will be open world.
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