Honkai Star Rail 3.6 Preload Guide & File Size for PC, PlayStation, Android, and iOS

With the Honkai Star Rail 3.6 update set to launch globally on September 24, 2025, HoYoverse has enabled preloading across all major platforms. Preloading allows players to download key files early, reducing wait times when the patch officially goes live.

This guide covers the Honkai Star Rail 3.6 preload size on each platform and provides a walkthrough for pre-installing on PC, mobile devices, and PlayStation.

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Honkai Star Rail 3.6 Preload Size for All Platforms

The download size varies depending on your platform. Here’s a breakdown:

·         PC: 18.2 GB

·         Android & iOS: 5 GB

·         PlayStation: (Exact size TBA)

Note: If you have multiple voice-over packs installed, additional storage space will be required. The larger file size this time is due to optimized resources included in version 3.6.

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Honkai Star Rail 3.6 Preload Guide

How to Preload on PC

1.      Open HoYoPlay and select Honkai Star Rail.

2.      Click the Pre-Install icon next to the Start button.

3.      A pop-up will display the resource package size and storage requirements.

4.      If you have enough space, click Download to begin preloading.

How to Preload on Android & iOS

1.      Launch Honkai Star Rail on your device.

2.      On the login screen, tap the Pre-Download Resource icon (bottom right).

3.      Review the storage requirements shown in the pop-up.

4.      Tap Confirm to start the preload.

Both Android and iOS follow the same process.

How to Preload on PlayStation

·         Simply launch the game on your PlayStation console.

·         The system will automatically begin downloading the necessary files after a short delay.

·         Ensure you have enough free storage before starting.

Preloading the Honkai Star Rail 3.6 update ensures you can jump into the new content — including Evernight, Dan Heng Permansor Terrae, and Anomaly Arbitration — without long waits on launch day.

If you haven’t already, check your storage and get the preload done before September 24, 2025, so you’re ready to explore everything version 3.6 has to offer.