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Resident Evil 4 Remake Preload: Date, Time, Download Size

Here is when Resident Evil 4 Remake will be available for preloading and what its size will be.
Resident Evil 4 Remake Preload: Date, Time, Download Size

Capcom is gearing up to release the much-anticipated survival horror game of the year, Resident Evil 4 Remake. The most awaited ARPG title is available in four different editions and is scheduled to release on March 23, 2023, with a host of new content and features.

Luckily, players can preload the game to enjoy Resident Evil 4 Remake as soon as it launches. Therefore, many of you may want to know when preload will start for the game. With that said, here's all you need to know about Resident Evil 4 Remake preload date, time, and download size.

Resident Evil 4 Remake Preload Date and Time

Resident Evil 4 Remake Xbox Preload Download Size
Resident Evil 4 Remake Xbox Preload Download Size. (Picture: Resetera Gaming Forum via TheBrokenMan)

Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S players will be glad to know that Resident Evil 4 Remake preload is live for their consoles. To preload Resident Evil 4 on Xbox, first, open the Xbox app on your mobile device. Next, search for Resident Evil 4 and select the console version. After that, click on "download to the console." Then, choose your preferred linked system, and the game will start installing automatically.

Unfortunately, the developers have not officially announced the preload times for PlayStation and PC platforms yet. Typically, preloading on these platforms is allowed a day prior to the game's release. However, it is uncertain when the pre-install feature will be accessible to these players. We will keep this section updated with any official information on preload times as soon as it becomes available.

The game will go live at midnight on the release day as per your respective time zone. So we highly recommend Resident Evil fans preinstalling the game to experience a whole new horror adventure right away after launch.

PC players can preload Warzone through the Steam client.  At the same time, PlayStation players can download the game from their respective stores.

Resident Evil 4 Remake Download Size For All Platforms

Similar to its prequel, Resident Evil 4 Remake has a massive download size, which depends on the platform you're playing. Resident Evil 4 remake requires about 67 GB of storage on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles.

RE4 Remake's preload size is much larger than that of previous Resident Evil games. For instance, Resident Evil Village required only 30.66GB, while Resident Evil 2 Remake was 23.07GB, and Resident Evil 3 Remake was 28.75 GB.

As of writing, the installation size for PlayStation and PC is unknown.

However, it's worth noting that the size mentioned above can vary slightly depending on the edition you purchase. As always, make sure to check that your system has enough free storage space for a seamless installation.

So there you have it, the exact preload time and date for Resident Evil 4 Remake. Mark those calendars, set those alarms, and above all, stay frosty!