Remnant 2 will officially release on Tuesday, July 25. However, it is actually possible to start playing the game several days prior to that launch date, and that is something that many players will undoubtedly be interested in doing. For those fans that would like play Remnant 2 early, this guide explains how that is done and details exactly when early access is set to begin.
Remnant 2: How to Play Early
Players that want to jump into the game prior to its release on July 25 will need to purchase Remnant 2's Ultimate Edition. Indeed, this premium edition grants "three days early access," and it is available for $69.99 through the PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, and various PC storefronts.
Remnant 2: Early Access Start Date & Time
With respect to exactly when Ultimate Edition purchasers can get into the game, the early access start time is 4pm PDT on Friday, July 21. For convenience, here is that start time converted for several other time zones:
- CDT: 6pm on July 21
- EDT: 7pm on July 21
- BST: 12am on July 22
- CEST: 1am on July 22
- HKT: 7am on July 22
- JST: 8am on July 22
- AEST: 9am on July 22
- NZST: 11am on July 22
For those players that are waiting for this early access start time to arrive, taking a moment to preload the game onto their preferred platform is recommended. While that is actually not possible at the time of writing, that is set to change very soon. Indeed, it is indicated that preloading will become available at 4pm on Wednesday, July 19, giving Soulslike fans 48 hours to download and install the game.
With respect to how much storage space players will need to have available for downloading Remnant 2, the game's Steam page puts it at 80 GB. While that means that the title will not top a list of the biggest video games by file size, it is certainly significant. As such, players should make sure to start their downloads as soon as possible, particularly if they have a slow connection.
One final thing to mention is that early access is not the only bonus that players will get for buying the Ultimate Edition. More specifically, these purchasers will also receive early access to three Remnant: From the Ashes armor sets, a Survival Pack, and the game's forthcoming DLC. Furthermore, players that pre-order any edition, including Ultimate, will immediately unlock Remnant 2's Gunslinger archetype.
Remnant 2 releases on July 25 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X.
