Destiny 2 Edge of Fate Preload Time and File Size Revealed

Bungie has revealed preload details for Destiny 2: Edge of Fate, including when you can start downloading and how much storage space you’ll need across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.

Destiny 2’s next big expansion, Edge of Fate, is almost here. Kicking off on July 15, this expansion marks the beginning of the Year of Prophecy, taking players to a brand-new destination called Kepler, which is linked to the Nine. Along with the new setting, players can expect a major UI overhaul, new traversal abilities, and new exotic gear to unlock.

Bungie has also revealed the name of the upcoming raid launching with Edge of Fate: The Desert Perpetual. It goes live on July 19 and will kick off the usual 48-hour Contest Mode race for World First. You can learn more about it here.

Similar to previous expansions, there’s a new update launching alongside the expansion release. So, in this article, we’re breaking down exactly when you can start downloading Edge of Fate and how much space you’ll need to clear for the update on every platform.

When Does Destiny 2: Edge of Fate Preload Start?

Bungie has confirmed that preload for Update 9.0.0.1 will begin rolling out a bit early on Sunday, July 13, 2025, for some PlayStation and Xbox users who have auto-update enabled. For everyone else across all platforms, full preload access will go live after Destiny 2 goes offline for maintenance on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, starting at 6 AM PDT.

Here’s how it works:

• PlayStation and Xbox: If you have auto-update enabled, you might get the update as early as July 13 after 6 AM PDT
• All platforms: Preload becomes available after Destiny 2 goes offline for maintenance on July 15 at 6 AM PDT
• Steam, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store: The update should automatically appear in your download queue once available.

To manually check for the update:

• On PlayStation: Go to Destiny 2, press Options, and select “Check for Updates.”
• On Xbox: Same idea, but check your queue or game details tab.

How Much Space Does Edge of Fate Require?

The Edge of Fate expansion comes with a chunky update, and Bungie has published full storage requirements by platform. In some cases (especially on PC and PS4), the total install size can get really big (over 300 GB) because of how preloading stacks with existing files.

Here’s the full breakdown:

Keep in mind that the file sizes listed above represent the maximum possible install size and can vary depending on which language packs you have installed. For example, on PlayStation 4, the total size includes both the current installed version of Destiny 2 (around 169.30 GB) and the new Edge of Fate preload (approximately 150.20 GB), which adds up to the hefty 319.50 GB figure.

Similarly, on Steam, the total size includes your existing installation (which can be up to 183.00 GB) combined with the new preload (up to 148.40 GB), bringing the total to about 331.40 GB. So depending on what’s already on your system, your actual download and install size may be a bit smaller

Which platform are you playing Destiny 2 on? Let us know in the comments!

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