01Preload is not early access
Preloading downloads the game in advance. It does not mean you can start playing before the release date. The current official plan lists November 12 at local midnight for digital preorder preloads.
02Check the basics
Confirm your console platform, account access, edition and local storefront. Review available storage and update your console software. The final download requirement should be taken from the official listing or your console.
03Make it your own
Use the launch checklist in My journal to keep track of your preparations. Your checks are saved in this browser. They are personal reminders, not achievements or game-save progress.