How to pre-download Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3 on Xbox and PlayStation 5

Players can now pre-download the upcoming Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3, allowing them to get the required files and assets ready so they can jump into the new season when it releases and the servers go live. PlayStation 5 and Xbox users can easily get this done and try out the fresh features as soon as the downtime is over.

Legacy leakers like @Hypex and @SHiinaBR have also verified that the game can indeed be pre-downloaded. That said, here's how to pre-download Chapter 6 Season 3 of Fortnite on Xbox and PlayStation 5.

How to pre-download Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3 on Xbox

You can pre-download Chapter 6 Season 3 of Fortnite on your Xbox with a stable internet connection. Make sure you have an active connection and follow these simple steps:

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Navigate to My Games and Apps.
Head over to the Manage tab and click the Updates option.
Click on Fortnite from the list of available updates to queue it for download.

It is important to note that the pre-download will work once Epic Games pushes the update files for the new season on their servers. You will have to check to see when the files and assets for the season are pushed. Once the assets are live, you can download them by following the above-mentioned steps.

The pre-download feature for Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3 brings much-needed parity between console and PC editions, allowing players to dive into the season without having to wait for the files and assets to be downloaded.

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How to pre-download Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3 on PlayStation 5

You can pre-download Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3 on your PlayStation 5 with an active internet connection and by following these simple steps:

Set your PS5 to connect to the internet while in Rest Mode.
Navigate to Settings and head over to the Saved Data and Game/App Settings tab.
Click on the Automatic Updates options.
Now, turn on Auto-Download and Auto-Install in Rest Mode.

Once the servers go live, PlayStation 5 will automatically download the necessary files and required assets for Chapter 6 Season 3. This nifty pre-download feature was also announced for Xbox, allowing console players to enjoy the update seamlessly.

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