The Cyberpunk 2077 release date is hours away, which means Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PS5, PS4 and PC users should start preparing for the download.
Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt Red’s long-awaited open-world RPG, launches on various platforms on December 10. The game will be available for the Xbox Series X and PS5, but next-gen upgrades for these consoles won’t arrive until next year.
With anticipation mounting, console and PC owners are preparing for the game’s arrival. If you’ve already pre-ordered a copy or are planning to buy the game, we want to give you everything you need to know about the Cyberpunk 2077 download.
From pre-installation to possible download time for your console, our guide will help you prepare for the game’s release this week.
- Cyberpunk 2077 Preload
- How Long Will Cyberpunk 2077 Download Take?
- How to Download Cyberpunk 2077 on Xbox One
- How To Download Cyberpunk 2077 On Xbox Series X?
- How to Download Cyberpunk 2077 on PS4
- How to Download Cyberpunk 2077 on PS5
Cyberpunk 2077 Preload
There are some great reasons to consider pre-ordering Cyberpunk 2077. You’ll get some perfectly good bonuses, and if you buy a digital copy, you can download the game before its release date. This will allow you to play immediately when the game opens.
You can pre-install Cyberpunk 2077 on PC right now, and some Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PS4 and PS5 say live preload for those platforms as well.
While you can download the full game file on any platform you want, you won’t be able to start playing until the game opens on December 9/10.
Cyberpunk 2077 will open in Europe on December 10. That means those of you in western time zones can start playing on December 9.
How Long Will Cyberpunk 2077 Take to Download?
From what we can see, the approximate size of Cyberpunk 2077 is between 60GB and 102GB. This means it will take some time to complete.
If you’re running out of space on your console’s internal storage, you should scan your data and delete files and games you no longer need.
If you’re running out of space and don’t want to delete any files, you should consider investing in an external hard drive for your console. Samsung’s T5 Portable SSD still one of our favorites and WD My Passport 2TB It is a solid budget option.
If you plan to download a digital copy of the game, you may have to wait a while.
Mileage depends on connection speed, but 60GB-100+GB download may take a long time for many of you. For others, it may take several hours, especially if you are trying to download the game during peak hours.
If you’re wondering how long the Cyberpunk 2077 download might take, use this useful tool to read how long it might take to finish. It may not be exact, but it will help you plan ahead and set realistic expectations.
Some of you may want to connect a wired cable to your console for the duration of the download. This will help keep the download speed fast and stable.
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How to Download Cyberpunk 2077 on Xbox One
There are several ways to start the installation process on Xbox One.
The first way is to turn on your Xbox One, go to the Store and search for “Cyberpunk 2077”. You should then see the game in the store.
If you haven’t pre-ordered, you’ll want to select the standard version (the only version available digitally) and purchase the game to start the download.
If you won’t be at home, you can still download the game and have it ready for use when you return. Here’s how to do it.
First, make sure your Xbox One has an internet connection. You also need to enable the Always Connected power option in your Xbox settings. Always Connected means your Xbox One goes to sleep instead of shutting down.
After doing that, follow these instructions:
If for some reason your console doesn’t download new games and game updates while it’s in sleep mode, you’ll have to manually download Cyberpunk 2077 when you get home.
How to Download Cyberpunk 2077 on Xbox Series X
If you own an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series X, you’ll want to follow the instructions above.
How to Download Cyberpunk 2077 on PS4
If you’re going to play Cyberpunk 2077 on a PS4, here’s how to download it.
If you are at home, turn on your PlayStation 4 and go to PlayStation Store. The easiest way to find the game is to search for “Cyberpunk 2077”.
If you won’t be at home, you’ll need to find a device with an internet connection and visit PlayStation Store in a browser. Your PS4 also needs to have Automatic Downloads enabled.
To download Cyberpunk 2077 remotely, you need to:
You’ll want to search for Cyberpunk 2077 in your game collection when you get home. If for some reason it is not there, you will have to manually start the download and wait for it to finish.
How to Download Cyberpunk 2077 on PS5
If you’re planning to play the game on Sony’s PS5, you’ll want to follow the instructions above.
We will update this post with new information as it becomes available.
