How to preload Honkai Star Rail 2.7 patch

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Honkai Star Rail 2.7 preload guide (Image via HoYoverse)

The Honkai Star Rail 2.7 update promises two highly anticipated characters, namely Sunday and Fugue, alongside a plethora of playable content. With the patch release on the horizon, HoYoverse has rolled out the preload feature, helping players acquire the necessary files ahead of time. This will allow them to quickly access fresh content once the update goes live.

This guide explains how to preload the Honkai Star Rail 2.7 patch.


Honkai Star Rail 2.7 preload guide for all platforms

The preload feature for the Honkai Star Rail 2.7 patch is available as of December 2, 2024. You can obtain the necessary files ahead of the global launch across PC, PlayStation, Android and iOS devices using the respective launchers. Refer to the following methods to complete the pre-download.

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How to preload HSR 2.7 on PC

  • To pre-download the 2.6 patch files on your PC, boot up the HoYoPlay launcher.
  • In case you have multiple HoYoverse games installed, pick Star Rail from the list.
  • Click on the Pre-Install Icon, which should be located beside the Start button. This will open a small window showing the Resource Package Size and total storage requirement.
  • Click the Download button to confirm the process.

The version 2.6 preload size on PC is roughly 21 GB. Do reserve 45 GB of storage space for the final installation, as the files will decompress once the update is live. You can play the game while downloading the files, which is an added benefit.

Also read: Honkai Star Rail 2.7 update and maintenance schedule


How to preload HSR 2.7 on mobile

How to preload on mobile (Image via HoYoverse)
How to preload on mobile (Image via HoYoverse)
  • Launch Star Rail on your mobile device.
  • Head to the login screen.
  • Find the Pre-Download Resource Icon in the bottom right corner and click on it.
  • Press Confirm on the pop-up window to pre-download the files.

You can use the aforementioned steps to preload the 2.6 patch files on Android and iOS. The pre-download resource size is approximately 12.7 GB for Android and 17.7 GB for iOS.


How to preload HSR 2.7 on PlayStation

Preloading the HSR 2.7 patch on PlayStation is quite straightforward. Just launch the game on the console, and the process will begin automatically, provided the device has sufficient storage space. HoYoverse has recommended reserving 45 GB on PlayStation for pre-installing version 2.7.

Note: The preload size will vary for using any voice-over expansion packages.


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