Can you preload Armored Core 6?

Itching to penetrate the planet known as Rubicon 3 as soon as possible? Let’s investigate whether you can preload Armored Core 6.

The launch time for Armoured Core 6 is fast approaching. Anyone who wants to throw themselves into the game as soon as it’s available should preload it right now!

Armored Core 6 preload date and start time predictions

The game goes live on August 25th on PC, PlayStation and Xbox. Eager and organized fans who pre ordered the game may already be preloading the game depending on the platform. Below you’ll find the details on preload dates and times for each platform. For the keenest of beans only, you may want to see if you can pull off the New Zealand trick to play AC6 early too.

Xbox

Xbox players are the first to start preloading Armored Core 6. It first became available almost three weeks before the game’s full release, on August 9th. All you need to do is locate the game on your Xbox and begin the download. Those with automatic downloads available should find the game already downloaded and ready to go.

The game’s file size is 35.57GB for Xbox One and 53.28GB for Xbox Series X/S,

PlayStation

PlayStation players can now preload AC6 as of August 23rd. At a size of about 43.3GB, Armored Core 6 is not too chunky either, meaning it’s definitely worth preloading it now, rather than waiting to do it on release day. It looks like PlayStation players should expect around four hours for the game to download, depending on whether they have a good SSD for the job.

PC

Last but not least, preloads for Armored Core 6 for PC players have begun. It’s time to fly everyone. And if your preload speed seriously isn’t flying, then make it less painful for next time by investing in one of the best SSDs for Armored Core 6.

It’s worth adding that players will need 65GB of storage space, which is the chunkiest download size out of all the platforms. It may be worth checking out the system requirements for Armored Core 6 as you prepare for the game’s launch.

How to preload Armored Core 6 on PlayStation, Xbox and PC

Below we’ll take you through how to download the game on PlayStation, Xbox and PC. Don’t forget you’ll need to have pre ordered the game to be able to preload it.

How to preload AC6 on PlayStation

• Go to Library.
• Go to Purchased and then pre-order.
• Click on the timer that counts down to the game’s release.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to adjust auto-download for the game.

How to preload AC6 Xbox

Unless you have automatic downloads switched on, follow the instructions below.

• Find the game in the Microsoft Store.
• Click the pre-install button
• Wait for the release!

How to preload AC6 on PC

• Go to Steam.
• Once you’ve pre-ordered the game, search for it.
• When it’s available to be preloaded, you’ll see a preload button next to the release date.
• Click the preload button to start the download.

How to preload AC6 on Xbox and PlayStation mobile app

So long as your console supports standby mode, you can preload the game using the mobile app. In the meantime, check out our best controller recommendations for AC6.