What the preload change means for players Epic Games Store users now have access to a feature PC gamers have long enjoyed on Steam: preloading. Reported by PC Gamer and discussed on Epic’s community forums, the option lets you download a game’s files up to five days before its official release, roughly 129 hours ahead.…

Epic Games Store Preloading: A Steam-Style Feature Arrives The Epic Games Store has quietly bridged a long-standing gap by introducing preloading—a feature Steam users have enjoyed for years. Spotted by PC Gamer and corroborated in posts on Epic’s official forums, the option lets players download game data up to five days, or 129 hours, before…