{"id":53804,"date":"2023-09-18T05:40:24","date_gmt":"2023-09-18T05:40:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/preload-file-size-steam"},"modified":"2024-07-19T12:03:34","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T12:03:34","slug":"preload-file-size-steam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/en\/payday-3\/preload-file-size-steam","title":{"rendered":"Payday 3 Preload File Size & Steam Early Access"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the high-octane co-op heisting action of Payday 3<\/a> seeing interest from gamers across consoles and PCs, some might be wondering when or how they can start preloading Starbreeze Studios’ title. <\/p>\n

In this guide, we explain how you can preload Payday 3, share the download size, and when PC gamers via Steam and Epic Games Store can start the process with a countdown timer, so let’s get going!<\/p>\n

Payday 3 PS5 & Xbox Series X\/S Preload & File Size<\/h2>\n
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Start downloading Payday 3 today on consoles and PC! (Picture: Starbreeze Studios)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Preloading of Payday 3 is available for those who own the game on PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X\/S consoles right now. You can also preload it if you are an Xbox Game Pass subscriber.<\/p>\n

Payday 3’s file size on consoles is approximately 46 GB<\/strong>. Therefore, you should have it downloaded quite easily before the game’s release on 21 September 2023. Those who have the Gold Edition get three (3) days of Early Access<\/a>, which means they can start playing at 17:00 CEST!<\/p>\n

Preload Payday 3 on PC: Steam, EGS & Windows Store<\/h2>\n

First, the good news is that you can now preload Payday 3 via the Windows Store on your PC. The bad news is that, no, you cannot preload Payday 3 via Steam or the Epic Games Store. The developers confirmed as much recently on Twitter (X).<\/p>\n

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Apologies for the miscommunication! Xbox\/PS5\/Windows Store will have an option to preload, but unfortunately this will not be available on Steam or EGS. https:\/\/t.co\/E3Lg3wgWK0<\/a><\/p>\n

— PAYDAY 3 (@PAYDAYGame) September 15, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

It’s not all terrible news for Payday 3 fans on PC via Steam\/EGS. The download isn’t crazy big at 46 GB, and the developer recently decided not to release the game with the infamous Denuvo<\/a> anti-tamper and Digital Rights Management (DRM) tech. <\/p>\n

Countdown To Payday 3 Download on Steam<\/h2>\n

Find the countdown timer to when you can start downloading Payday 3 on Steam and EGS below:<\/p>\n

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While you wait for Payday 3 to download, check out the official developer video showcasing the game’s wide range of customization options.<\/p>\n