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A Penking in Palworld sliding on its belly alongside a group of Pengullet.
Image via Pocketpair

How to preload Palworld

Sliding into your game library.

Hype for Palworld is heating up ahead of its eagerly anticipated release, and you can ensure you are ready by preloading the game.

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Palworld will be released on Jan. 19 on Xbox consoles and PC, while subscribers of Xbox Game Pass will be able to enjoy day one access to Pocketpair’s title through their subscription.

If you want to ensure you are wasting no time and can jump into action as soon as the game drops, you can preload the game—and we’ve got all the details you need on how to do that.

How to preload Palworld on Xbox

Anubis in Palworld firing an attack from its hands.
Get ready to roll. Image via Pocketpair

Palworld is now available to preload on Xbox ahead of launch on Jan. 19, and the process is relatively easy. With your Xbox console connected to the internet, follow these steps:

  • Open the Xbox Store on your Xbox
  • Search for Palworld
  • Click on Palworld when it appears
  • Hit the “Install” button

If you are having problems locating Palworld in the Xbox store or want to preload the game while you are away from your console, you can do so on the Xbox App on mobile by following these steps:

  • From the options at the bottom of the screen, select the search icon
  • Search for Palworld and hit enter
  • Click on Palworld when it appears
  • Select “Download to Console” on the page that opens
  • Palworld will now automatically download to your Xbox console.

How to preload Palworld on Steam

Palworld is not currently available for preload on Steam ahead of its launch on Jan. 19, but it will likely drop in advance of the release date—so you’ll be able to save time and drop straight into the action when the game launches.

Preloading for Palworld on Steam is likely to begin when the game becomes available for purchase, with the only option currently available for Palworld in the Steam store being to add it to your wishlist.

When preload for Palworld is available on Steam, you’ll need to follow these steps to add the game to your library once you have purchased the game.

  • Search for Palworld in the Steam store
  • Click on Palworld to advance to the game page
  • Where the “Play” button is usually shown, hit “Preload”

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Josh Challies
Staff Writer. Professional writer since 2014. Pokemon, Marvel, Star Wars and overall geek. Previously wrote for Yahoo Sport, Stats Perform and online news publications.