How to preload Hogwarts Legacy on PC through Steam?

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While Xbox and PlayStation users have long been able to preload Hogwarts Legacy on their devices, the option was not available to PC users. That has now changed. The developers at WB Games Avalanche have now confirmed that Steam users will be able to preload the game in anticipation of its launch.

The announcement marks a U-turn from what was stated earlier by the officials. In response to a query, the official Twitter handle of WB Games Support had stated that there were currently "no plans for a preload period for Hogwarts Legacy on PC." The recent development runs contrary to this response.

Preloading cuts down on the time it requires players to dive into the game once it launches. This article jots down how players will be able to preload the upcoming wizarding world RPG on PC before the game launches.

As shared around 12 hours ago on the official Twitter handle of the upcoming RPG, WB Games Avalanche has announced that preloading the title is now available on Steam. It is further stated that the preload option will currently be available for those playing the Early Access Period, through the purchase of the Deluxe edition, and the Global Launch.

If players are not seeing the option in their Steam account, they will need to restart the Steam client and check again. The game is set to be released on February 10, 2023 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. The Deluxe edition provides players with a 72-hour early access period, starting from February 7, 2023.

To preload the game through Steam, players should make sure that they own a copy of Hogwarts Legacy on their account. They will be able to see the option to begin downloading and installing the game. Once that is done, they will have to wait for the title to be