You can preload Wuchang Fallen Feathers from July 21, 2025, and this article explains how you can do it easily on all platforms.

The souls-like genre is all set to receive its newest addition, Wuchang Fallen Feathers, on July 24, 2025. If you had pre-ordered any of the editions, you will also be able to preload the game well before its launch. Preloading allows you to download all the relevant game files before the official release. In turn, this ensures you are ready to play the game moments after its launch, without having to wait for all the files to be downloaded. Game servers face a lot of traffic on launch day, which can also cause problems with download. Preloading allows you to bypass this altogether.
You will be able to preload Wuchang Fallen Feathers starting July 21, 2025. Although preloading will be available for all the platforms, the timings vary slightly. In this article, we will explain when preloading starts on all platforms, and how you can do it easily.
When Does Wuchang Fallen Feathers Preload Start?
You can preload Wuchang Fallen Feathers from July 21, 2025. Based on your platform, here is when you will be able to begin preloading:
- PC (via Steam): July 21, 2025, at 5:00 PM PDT
- Xbox: July 21, 2025, at 5:00 PM PDT
- PlayStation 5: July 21, 2025, at 7:00 PM PDT
The developers suggest downloading the game on SSD for optimal performance. You can also preload it on a standard HDD, although there might be some performance hitches.
How to Preload Wuchang Fallen Feathers?
Pre-load for WUCHANG begins:
— WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers (@playWUCHANG) July 21, 2025
July 21 – Xbox & Steam: 5PM PDT | PlayStation: 7PM PDT
July 22 – Xbox/Steam: 2AM CET | PlayStation: 4AM CET
July 22 – Xbox/Steam: 8AM CST | PlayStation: 10AM CST
View the timing map to see when the WUCHANG launch hits your region: pic.twitter.com/kIyInN5yLY
The method to preload the game will vary depending on the platform in which you have it pre-ordered:
How to Preload Wuchang Fallen Feathers on PC via Steam
Follow these steps to easily preload Wuchang Fallen Feathers on PC via Steam:
- Open Steam and head to your Library.
- Search for Wuchang Fallen Feathers, and then select it.
- Press the preload button that you see on the screen.
- Select the storage device where you want to download and install the files.
Note that you must have pre-ordered any variant Wuchang Fallen Feathers to pre-download it. In case the button still does not appear, it might be because preloading has not yet been activated in your region. Simply close Steam and wait for a while and try again later, and you should see this option.
How to Preload Wuchang Fallen Feathers on PlayStation 5
On PlayStation 5, follow these steps to preload Wuchang Fallen Feathers:
- Head to the Pre-Ordered Games section of your PlayStation 5.
- Locate Wuchang Fallen Feathers. A note should be visible mentioning when auto-download will begin.
- Check this box to enable the setting.
With that, your PS5 will automatically start the process as soon as preloading is available.
How to Preload Wuchang Fallen Feathers on Xbox
To pre download Wuchang Fallen Feathers on Xbox, follow these steps:
- Head to My Library and locate Wuchang Fallen Feathers.
- If no other download is queued, your Xbox should automatically start preloading the game.
- In case you see the View in Queue option, click on it. Next, select the Resume Download button.
Once you do this, your Xbox will prioritize downloading the files of Wuchang Fallen Feathers first.
What is The Preload Size of Wuchang Fallen Feathers?

The preload size for Wuchang Fallen Feathers is 42.05 GB on Steam. The exact preload size on PS5 and Xbox is currently unknown. However, they are likely to be around 50-55 GB.
Note that preloading does not allow you full access to the game. On launch day, you will still have to download a small patch which will unlock these files and allow you to play the game instantly.

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