The Star Wars Jedi: Survivor release date has finally arrived, and that means Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PlayStation 5 owners should start preparing for the download.
Respawn’s highly anticipated game is ready for use for the first time. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor launches April 28 on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PS5, and Windows PC. If you live in the western time zone, you can start playing the game tonight.
As anticipation rises, fans begin to plan for the game’s arrival. With that in mind, we want to tell you everything you need to know about the Star Wars Jedi: Survivor download.
From the Star Wars Jedi: Survivor pre-install to the potential download time for your console, our guide will help you prepare for the game’s release.
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There are some great reasons to consider pre-ordering a copy of the game. You get nice bonuses and you can download the game early if you buy a digital copy. This will allow you to play immediately when the game opens.
Although you can download the entire game file to your console, you will not be able to start playing until the game is unlocked. The game will open at 12:00 ET on Friday, which means those in the western time zones can start playing today.
How long does it take to download?
If you are planning to play the game on Xbox Series X or PS5, the PS5 download is around 147.5GB and the Xbox Series X download is around 140GB. The Xbox Series S download is only 44GB. There’s also a day one patch that you’ll want to download before starting the game.
The download will take quite a while, especially if you have a slow connection or are trying to download the game during peak hours.
We’ve summarized everything you need to know about Star Wars Jedi: Survivor download time in this guide, and it’s worth a look if you’re trying to play the game right away.
How to Download Star Wars Jedi: Survivor on Xbox
There are several ways to install the game on an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S.
The first way is to turn on your Xbox, go to the Store, and search for the game.” You should then see various versions of the game.
If you haven’t pre-ordered, you’ll want to select the version of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor you want to purchase and purchase the game to start the download.
If you won’t be home when the game opens, you can still download the game and have it ready when you return. Here’s how to do this.
First, make sure your Xbox has an internet connection. You also need to enable the Always Connected power option in your Xbox settings. Always Connected means your Xbox goes to sleep instead of shutting down.
After doing that, follow these instructions:
You can also use Microsoft’s Xbox app on your phone or tablet to initiate the download. Tap the Magnifier in the toolbar, search for Jedi Survivor, select your game version and tap the green “Download to Console” button.
How to Download Star Wars Jedi: Survivor on PS5
If you’re going to play Star Wars Jedi: Survivor on PS5, here’s how to download it.
If you are at home, turn on your PS5 and go to Store. The easiest way to find the game is to search for the name of the game. Select the version you want and start the download.
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. Automatic Downloads must also be enabled on your PlayStation.
Here’s what you need to do to download Star Wars Jedi: Survivor remotely:
You can also use Sony’s PS app on your phone or tablet to start the download. Tap the Store icon in the toolbar or the magnifying glass icon in the same toolbar, find the game, select a version of the game and tap the “Pre-Order” button.
When you get home, you’ll want to look for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor in your game collection. If it’s not there for some reason, you’ll have to manually start the download and wait for it to finish.
