Everyone would love to play a new game just as it gets released without dealing with long hours of downloading. In reality, you actually can, especially on Steam, and here we will show you how to Preload Games on Steam, so you can get started with enjoying your favorite new game as soon as possible.
Not everyone has the same internet speed. Some might download a game in a few minutes while others have to wait for hours.
Preloading a game allows you to bypass that and get started with the game at the same time as someone with an exceptional Internet Speed.
Go through the guide to learn, how you can install the game before it actually releases on Steam. If you are a fellow gamer on Epic Launcher, you can learn How to Preload Games on Epic here.
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What is Preloading a Game?
Just as the name suggests, Preloading means you load the game before it officially launches. Loading further means, you can install the game files on your system, but due to a lock, you can’t enjoy it before.
Installing the files will allow you to play the game as soon as it goes live on Steam. Simple as that!
How does Preloading work?
A preload game will install its preload files on your system, but won’t allow you to download its main file which makes the game playable.
When the clock strikes the target, you will click on Play Button and the game just takes a few seconds to download the play file in the Preloaded File, allowing you to quickly get started with the game.
How to Preload Games on Steam
In order to Preload Games on Steam, you have to start the Steam App or go to the Browser and Log into your account.
Find the game that you want to preload and click on the “Preload” Button instead of Download and Play as before.
Instead of playing the game or downloading the game files, you will Preload the game on your disk with the required space.
One more thing to understand is that not all the games will allow you to preload their files on your system. It is a gift from developers that allow Steam to help you Preload them.
Nearly all AAA games have this option but some startups and new games don’t come with us because of lower budgets and less manpower.
Steps
- Find the Game you want to Preload on Steam
- Empty that space in your Disk
- Check whether the developers have a Preload available
- Go to the game page of that title
- Click on Preload (if available)
- It will start downloading on that disk
After it is done preloading, you will simply have to click on the play button when it launches and you will get started with the title right away.
Conclusion
Preloading Games is a blessing in disguise because not all of us have stronger systems with better internet. Some might have stronger systems but having a better internet service isn’t in our control. Preload will allow you to install its game files beforehand and when the game launches you can get started with it ASAP, so no fun is missed out. It is great, especially for content creators. Here’s How to Preload Games on Steam to help you out.
