With the imminent launch of The Edge of Fate, Guardians worldwide are gearing up for installation. Adequate storage space is critical due to the expansion’s significant footprint. Review these key details before diving into the new content.
Preinstallation schedule for The Edge of Fate
Platform-specific preload windows vary significantly. Console users with automatic updates enabled gain early access, while PC platforms synchronize their availability. Consult Bungie’s official channels through their weekly update for clarification.
- Steam: July 15, 6 AM Pacific
- PlayStation: July 13 (auto-update) or July 15
- Xbox: July 13 (auto-update) or July 15
- Epic Store: July 15 morning
- Microsoft Store: July 13 (auto-update) or July 15
Universal availability begins July 15 at 9 AM Eastern across all systems.
Storage requirements breakdown
Installation demands vary by platform, with temporary storage needs sometimes exceeding final allocation. Certain systems require maintaining duplicate files during updates, necessitating careful space management.
| Storage Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Platform | Installation Space | Post-Update Size |
| Microsoft Store | 138.81 GB | 138.81 GB |
| Epic Games Store | 329.24 GB | 182.83 GB |
| Steam | 331.40 GB | 148.40 GB |
| Xbox One | 140.33 GB | 140.33 GB |
| Xbox Series X|S | 148.64 GB | 148.64 GB |
| PlayStation 4 | 319.50 GB | 150.20 GB |
| PlayStation 5 | 154.60 GB | 154.60 GB |
Post-installation, file sizes normalize. Ensure sufficient temporary capacity for platforms requiring concurrent storage allocation. Monitor official channels for last-minute updates before launch.