How to preload Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2

Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2 is nearly upon us. If you want to ensure you can jump into the action as soon as possible, make sure you preload the game. We’ve outlined the process below.

Different platforms have different preload setups and dates for Space Marine 2, so we’ve broken down each platform into its own section below.

How to preload Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2 on Xbox

Xbox players who pre-order Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2 can preload the game immediately upon completing their purchase. If the download doesn’t automatically trigger, or you pre-ordered the game previously, follow these steps:

1. Start your Xbox console and sign into your account.
2. Open My Games & apps from the navigation bar at the top of the page.
3. Scroll down to Full library.
4. Find Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2 on the list that appears. It will be near the bottom, as the list is alphabetical.
5. Hit the Start button on your controller and select Manage game and add-ons from the pop-up that appears.
6. On the page that appears, click Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2. It should be the top option, above Updates and Saved Data.
7. Click Select All and then click Install.

How to preload Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2 on PlayStation

On PlayStation, the preload date for Space Marine 2 depends on the edition of the game you purchased. Players with Gold and Ultra editions can preload from Sept. 3.

For those with the standard edition of Space Marine 2, preloading will be available from Sept. 7 at 10am PT/12pm CT/1pm ET/6pm BST/3am AEST (Sept. 8). You can set up the preload in advance by following these steps:

1. Start your PlayStation console and sign into your account.
2. From your games home, select Game Library.
3. Select Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2 from the list of games that appear.
4. Select the timer and ensure the checkbox for auto-download is selected.
5. Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2 will then preload when available, as long as your console remains connected to the internet.

How to preload Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2 on PC

Preloading is not available on PC for Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2. Instead, you have to wait until the game releases to download the title—with the exact date depending on the edition of the game you purchased.

This might be disappointing for anyone looking to dive straight into the action, particularly as Space Marine 2 requires 75GB of available space to install on PC.