How To Preload Horizon Forbidden West & Download Size

There’s still one week left to go until the release of Horizon Forbidden West for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, but if you’re eager to be ready the moment the game goes live, you’ll be pleased to know preloading is now available.

Horizon Forbidden West also has a massive download size. So, if your internet speeds aren’t lightning quick, you’d better get preloading as soon as possible. Whether you’re on PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5, here’s how you can preload Horizon Forbidden and what the exact download size is.

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How To Preload Horizon Forbidden West

Pre-loading for Horizon Forbidden West is officially live. To preload, players must first ensure they have pre-ordered a copy of the game digitally via the PlayStation Store.

Once purchased, simply head to your game library on your PlayStation and navigate to Horizon Forbidden West, you will then have the option to download the game before release.

However, it’s important to note that anyone looking to take advantage of the free PS5 upgrade option will need to wait until Friday, February 18th to download the full game.

Players can purchase the PS4 version of the game for $10 cheaper and simply upgrade to the PS5 version on release, but this means you won’t be able to preload.

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Horizon Forbidden West PlayStation 4 & PlayStation 5 Download Size

Fans will need to clear out some old games as Horizon Forbidden West has a rather large download size.

According to PlayStation Game Size, Horizon Forbidden West’s file size will vary depending on your region. For those in the EU, Horizon Forbidden West is 98GB. But, for those in the US, the game is slightly smaller at 87GB.