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Dragon’s Dogma 2 Preload, Unlock Times & Install Size

Find out all you need to know about the Dragon's Dogma 2 file size, how to preload, and unlock times here.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 is right around the corner, and I know I’m not alone in saying I’m incredibly excited for its release. You can preload the game in anticipation, so you’re ready to go on release day. Find out all you need to know about how to preload, unlock times, and install size here.

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Dragon’s Dogma 2 Preload, Unlock Times & Install Size

After waiting for over a decade, we can finally look forward to Dragon’s Dogma 2 releasing on March 22 at midnight. If you’ve pre-ordered the game, you’re able to preload it on your system so you can jump right in once the game is live. If you’ve already purchased the game, you might notice that there is an expected auto-download date of March 20. So, you can preload the game 48 hours before release on March 20 at midnight.

The preload date should be the same regardless of where you purchase the game. It’ll be released on Xbox X|S, PC, and PlayStation, so there are plenty of places to play. The install file size is 69.94 GB, so you’ll want to make sure you have ample room for it.

How to Preload Dragon’s Dogma 2

Preloading the game is pretty straightforward, regardless of the platform you’re playing on. Here’s what you need to do.

  • Open up your system’s game library.
  • Select Dragon’s Dogma 2.
  • Select the option to download the game.
    • PC gamers will be prompted to select a location for the download.
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Dragon’s Dogma 2 PC Requirements

If you’re loading it up for PC, you’ll want to make sure that your system is up to spec to run the DD2 smoothly. Here are the PC requirements for the game.

  • Minimum
    • OS: Windows 10/Windows 11
    • Processor: Intel Core i5 10600 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
    • Memory: 16 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 / AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT
    • VRAM: 8 GB
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Storage: 70 GB
  • Recommended
    • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)/Windows 11 (64-bit)
    • Processor: Intel Core i7-10700 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
    • Memory: 16 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 / AMD Radeon RX 6700
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Storage: 70 GB

That does it for the Dragon’s Dogma 2 preload, unlock times, and install size. Stay tuned with us for more tips and tricks as we approach release. For now, check out our guide on all vocations (classes) in the game here.


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Maddison started her gamer journey traversing the lands of Runescape and World of Warcraft. These days, she can be found playing just about anything, but a lot of her free time is spent playing FPS games like Fortnite, CoD and Valorant. She's been with GameSkinny since February 2023, and has a BA in Art History.