You can now pre-download the content for the Overwatch 2 season 16 update. Read this article to learn how to do it.

Season 16 of Overwatch 2 is right around the corner. With this update, the developers will add new skins, a brand-new game mode, and much more. There will be a lot of buffs and nerfs that will change the way you play the game. In the past, the update used to be available at the time of launch, but things are changing now.
You can pre-download the season 16 update of Overwatch 2. To simplify, this way you will be able to download all the content of the new season, but there will be no way of accessing it. This is a great way to capture players’ attention, as they can drop into the game as soon as the update goes live. If you are also interested in pre-loading the new content, read this article where we explain how to pre-download Overwatch 2 season 16.
How To Pre-Download Season 16 of Overwatch 2

First of all, you must know that pre-downloading content does not mean you can access it before the start of season 16. The release date for season 16 is April 22, 2205, at 7:00 UTC. The benefit of downloading content early is to access the game right after the update goes live. To pre-download content, follow these steps:
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- Open your Battle.net.
- Head to the game library.
- Select Overwatch 2.
- Click on the ‘Download Pre-release Content’ button right below Play.
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Make sure to update the game before downloading pre-release content. The size of this early content is about 6.7 GB. The size is not too big, but you should clear space for this update to have a smooth experience.
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