Destiny 2 Witch Queen Preload Guide: Preload, Unlock Times, & Install Sizes Explained (PS4, PS5, XB1, Xbox Series X|S, PC)

Destiny 2’s next epic expansion is almost here, bringing plenty of amazing new content along with it. In order to get into the Witch Queen DLC as quickly as possible, we’ve come up with a nice little preload guide for you. Here is everything you need to know about Destiny 2 Witch Queen’s preload, unlock times, and install sizes.

Destiny 2 Witch Queen Preload & Unlock Times

The scheduled preload time for Destiny 2 Witch Queen comes with a little bit of maintenance for the game, which is set to start at 6:45 PM PT / 9:45 PM ET on Feb. 21, with maintenance expected to last until 9:00 AM PT / 12:00 PM ET on Feb. 22. You can check out the expected timeline below.

Feb. 21 – 6:45 PM PT / 9:45 PM ET: Destiny 2 is brought offline.
Feb. 21 – 7:00 PM PT / 10:00 PM ET: Pre-load for Update 4.0.0.1 will be available on all platforms.
Feb. 22 – 9:00 AM PT / 12:00 PM ET: Destiny 2 comes back online. Update 4.0.0.1 will be playable on all platforms and regions.
Feb. 22 – 10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET: Destiny 2 maintenance is scheduled to complete.

Install Sizes for PS4, PS5, XB1, Xbox Series X|S, PC

PC – requires a minimum of 105GB of free space. 21GB patch size
PS4 – requires a minimum of 72GB of free space; 19 GB patch size
PS5 – requires a minimum 85.10GB of free space; 19 GB patch size
Xbox One – requires a minimum of 105GB of free space; 35 GB patch size
Xbox Series X|S – requires a minimum of 105GB of free space; 35 GB patch size

That is everything you need to know about preload, unlock times, and install sizes in Destiny 2 Witch Queen. If you’re still on the hunt for more info about the game, be sure to check out our guide wiki to see the rest of our guides, which have plenty of tips, tricks, and FAQs to help you master the game’s combat.

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Andrew was Twinfinite's Features Editor from 2020 through until March 2023 and wrote for the site from 2018. He has wandered around with a Bachelor's Degree in Communications sitting in his back pocket for a while now, all the while wondering what he is going to do for a career. Luckily, video games have always been there, especially as his writing career progresses.