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Ryan Woodrow

Madden 23 release time: When is the unlock time?

The next instalment in the Madden game series is just around the corner, making it an exciting time for any fans of the sport. Fans are cautiously optimistic for this release, as Madden 22 recovered the series after Madden 21 was panned by critics and fans alike. The hope is that Madden 23 will continue that momentum and bring us a quality football game.

Those who pre-ordered the premium edition can start playing the game right now, as it launched at midnight on August 16, but for everyone else, you’ll have to wait a little longer. If you’re raring to go and want to know exactly when the game unlocks, then never fear as we’ll tell you when the Madden 23 launch time is in your time zone.

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Madden 23 launch time

The exact release time for the game depends on what platform you’re playing on. If you’re on PlayStation or Xbox, then you’ll be able to play the game on August 19 from midnight in your local time zone. However, if you’re playing on PC via Steam, then you’ll have to wait a little longer. There, the game will unlock at 9am PT/12pm ET/5pm BST/6pm CEST.

Madden 23 pre-load size

Pre-loads are available for the game right now, meaning you can get your device ready to play the moment the game unlocks. On Xbox Series X/S the game is 46 GB, while on PlayStation and PC you should have at least 50 GB of available space for the game.

Written by Ryan Woodrow on behalf of GLHF.

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