How to Preload Destiny 2 Lightfall: Download Size and Platforms

Nazmul Hassan
By Nazmul Hassan
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Credit: Bungie

Destiny 2 Lightfall expansion will soon go live. You can download the preload on PS, XBOX or PC so you can start playing the game as soon as it releases.

Bungie constantly updates the game with new content and adds bits to Destiny 2‘s PvE storyline. As a result, Destiny 2’s story is continuously evolving, and players are experiencing new content with each update. With the Lightfall expansion, Bungie is adding some new storylines for players to explore.

Destiny 2 will get its latest expansion: Lightfall, very soon. Bungie has already released the patch notes. The new expansion will bring a new campaign, location, and raid. As a result, players are excitedly waiting for Lightfall to be released.

Preloading the major updates before they go live is usually preferable since Destiny 2 expansions need a lot of storage space. Similar to past expansions, you may preload the Lightfall update on any platform so that you won’t have to wait for the game to download it when it releases. So, rest assured as we guide you on how to preload destiny 2 Lightfall expansion on any platform.

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How to preload Destiny 2: Lightfall on PlayStation

To pre-download Destiny 2 Lightfall on PS5/ PS4:

  1. Go to the PS5 home menu screen.
  2. Then make your way to the PlayStation Store.
  3. Search for Lightfall.
  4. Once you’ve bought the game, you’ll be given the option to preload it.

Bungie has issued a warning to PS5 players though as early installs of Lightfall can cause some problems. Nonetheless, PS5 players who still want to play Destiny 2 need to perform the following:

  1. Uninstall the game
  2. Go to “Game Library”
  3. Select “Your Collection”
  4. Select the Destiny 2 icon
  5. Select the PS5 version
  6. On the D2 store page, select “Download” to reinstall D2”

How to preload Destiny 2: Lightfall on Xbox

To pre-download Destiny 2 Lightfall on Xbox:

  1. Make your way to the Xbox Dashboard.
  2. It’s now time to go to the Xbox Marketplace.
  3. Use the search function to find Lightfall.
  4. Purchase the game and select the option to preinstall the content.

How to preload Destiny 2: Lightfall on Steam & PC

To pre-download Destiny 2 Lightfall on Steam & PC:

  1. Boot up Steam and find your way to the storefront.
  2. Enter Lightfall into the search bar.
  3. Make your purchase of the content.
  4. It should download for you and will be raring to go when the content is live.

Destiny 2: Lightfall preload download size

Destiny 2 expansions usually require big storage as huge content is delivered to players. Lightfall expansion will be no different. Here is the list of Destiny 2 Lightfall preload download size on different platforms:

  • PS5: 102.6 GB
  • PS4: 88.2 GB
  • Xbox Series X/S: 108.5 GB
  • Xbox One: 89.2 GB
  • PC: 102.6 GB

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By Nazmul Hassan FPS Editor
Nazmul is GameRiv's FPS editor. He is a marketing graduate with an immense passion for gaming. As an ex-professional CS:GO player, he holds a strong interest in other FPS titles like Apex Legends, VALORANT, and CoD. However, he also tries out other games when he is free.