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How to pre-download Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 on Xbox and PlayStation 5


Gamers can now pre-download the upcoming Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 (v40.00), allowing them to download all the required assets and jump into the brand-new season as soon as the servers go live. PlayStation 5 and Xbox users can easily preload the required files and join the new season without waiting for pesky downloads.

Here’s how to pre-download Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 (v40.00) on Xbox and PlayStation 5 and try out the new features as soon as downtime ends.

How to pre-download Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 (v40.00) on Xbox

You can pre-download Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 on your Xbox with just a stable internet connection. Ensure you have an active connection and follow these simple steps to get the files ready:

  1. Navigate to My Games and Apps.
  2. Head over to the Manage tab and click the Updates option.
  3. Click on Fortnite from the list of available updates to queue it for download.

It must be noted that pre-download for the new season will work once Epic Games pushes the update files for the new season at 8 PM ET. You will have to check periodically to see when the files and necessary assets are released. Once they are live, you can queue the download by following the steps mentioned above.

Also read: Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 Showdown trailer breakdown

How to Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 (v40.00) on PlayStation 5

Just like Xbox, you can pre-download Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 on your PlayStation 5 with an active internet connection.

Follow these simple steps to get the files ready before the gameplay servers go live:

  1. Set your PS5 to connect to the internet while in Rest Mode.
  2. Make your way to Settings and head over to the Saved Data and Game/App Settings tab.
  3. Now, click on the Automatic Updates option.
  4. Next, turn on Auto-Download and Auto-Install in Rest Mode.

Once the servers for the preload go live at 8 PM ET, your PlayStation 5 will automatically download the necessary files and required assets for Chapter 7 Season 2. This nifty feature lets you get all the files ready, allowing you to jump into the exciting showdown between the Foundation and the Ice King.

Also read: Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2: Showdown early patch notes

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