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Can’t Preload Horizon Forbidden West? Here’s What You Can Do About It
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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It’s safe to say that every self-respecting gamer has already played, seen a gameplay video, or at least heard about Gorilla Games’ new Horizon Forbidden West title.
Many say this is a gaming masterpiece but, like all the other games in existence, it too came with a wide array of bugs and glitches since launch.
Players reportedForbidden West not detecting HDR,ornot working at all, but all these issues are easily fixable and you came to the right place to do just that.
We can also show youhow to transfer PS4 saves to your new PS5, and also provide you with information such asthe latest updates and Patch Notes.
However, before playing and observing all these bugs, you must first preload and install the game. There are some that said they can’t preload Horizon Forbidden West.
Don’t worry, we’ll show you some workarounds that did the trick for a large number of people that purchased the title and ran into the same issue.
What can I do if I can’t preload Horizon Forbidden West?
1. Power cycle your PlayStation
Most of the time, such peculiar behavior can be caused by some minor system errors that could end up preventing your game from preloading.
The safest way to move past this is to shut down and then restart your PlayStation console. Whether you have a PS4 or a PS5, simply select Turn Off PlayStation, give it a few minutes, and turn it back on.
2. Update your console
3. Clear your console’s cache
4. Free up some storage space
If Horizon Forbidden West is not downloading, you’ll probably need to free up some disk space. However, if this solution seems not working, we have one more option you can try.
These are the solutions that other players in the same situation said worked. Thus, if you are facing the same odds, don’t be discouraged, follow our guide and all will be well.
It’s true that there are other exciting options out there, so we’ve compared them for you, in case you need a little bit more info before making a choice.
Has this guide been helpful to you? Let us know in the comments section below.
Alexandru Poloboc
Tech Journalist
With an overpowering desire to always get to the bottom of things and uncover the truth, Alex spent most of his time working as a news reporter, anchor, as well as TV and radio entertainment show host.
A certified gadget freak, he always feels the need to surround himself with next-generation electronics.
When he is not working, he splits his free time between making music, gaming, playing football, basketball and taking his dogs on adventures.
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Alexandru Poloboc
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With a desire to always get to the bottom of things and uncover the truth, Alex spent most of his time working as a news reporter.
