How to pre-load God of War Ragnarok on PC: File size and system requirements

Sony has finally released the option to pre-load God of War Ragnarok on PC, allowing you to download the files before the game makes its way to the platform. You can once again embark on an epic adventure across the nine realms of Norse Mythology, and explore the heart-touching story of the angry Spartan and his son as they are directly opposed by the Gods.

If you have pre-ordered the title and cannot wait to get started, this article will guide you on how to pre-load God of War Ragnarok on PC. It will also list the system requirements you need to fulfill before running the game on your computer.

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How to pre-load God of War Ragnarok on PC and file size

A guide on how to pre-load the game (Image via Sony Interactive Entertainment)

It is quite easy to pre-load God of War Ragnarok on PC. Follow the steps mentioned below to download the files ahead of the game's launch:

• Pre-purchase the game on your preferred storefront (Steam or Epic Games Store)
• Head to your library
• Search for God of War Ragnarok and click on Pre-install.

This will allow you to pre-load God of War Ragnarok on PC. Make sure to keep ample space available on your installation drive as the game will unpack when it officially releases in a few days.

The official pre-load size for the game currently is 100GB, which can increase on the day of release.

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System requirements for God of War on PC

The official system requirements for the PC version of God of War Ragnarok are listed below:

Minimum System Requirements

• Graphics Settings: 1080P @ 30 FPS average, Low Settings
• GPU: Nvidia GTX 1060 or AMD RX 5500 XT
• CPU: Intel i5-4670K or AMD Ryzen 3 1200
• RAM: 8 GB
• Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit
• Storage: 100 GB SSD

Recommended System Requirements

• Graphics Settings: 1080P @ 60 FPS average, Medium Settings
• GPU: Nvidia RTX 2060 Super or AMD RX 5700
• CPU: Intel i5-8600 or AMD Ryzen 3 3600
• RAM: 16 GB
• Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit
• Storage: 100 GB SSD

High System Requirements

• Graphics Settings: 1440P @ 60 FPS average, High Settings
• GPU: Nvidia RTX 3070 or AMD RX 6800
• CPU: Intel i7-7700K or AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
• RAM: 16 GB
• Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit
• Storage: 100 GB SSD

Performance System Requirements

• Graphics Settings: 4K @ 60 FPS average, High Settings
• GPU: Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti or AMD RX 6900 XT
• CPU: Intel i7-7700K or AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
• RAM: 16 GB
• Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit
• Storage: 100 GB SSD

Ultra System Requirements

• Graphics Settings: 4K @ 60 FPS average, Ultra Settings
• GPU: Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti or AMD RX 7900 XT
• CPU: Intel i5-11600K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
• RAM: 16 GB
• Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit
• Storage: 100 GB SSD

Keep in mind that even if you pre-load God of War Ragnarok on PC now, you will only be able to access the game after its official launch on September 19, 2024.