Does the Steam client automatically download pre-ordered games after their release?

I've pre-ordered Grand Theft Auto V on Steam. When I pre-ordered, Value cheekily charged the full amount to my credit card, so I'm all paid up. Just waiting for it to drop.

If I leave my Windows PC on, with Steam logged in and energy saving disabled, on the evening of Monday, 13th April, 2015, will my Steam client automatically start the download after midnight—or do I have to stay up and click a button? By all accounts, the download is huge, and I'd like to start it as early as possible so it has the best chance of being ready by the time I put my three-year-old to bed on Tuesday evening.

Being old and grumpy, I'm not very keen on staying up past midnight on a work night if I don't have to.

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Best Answer

you actually can, by installing the steam app on your phone, you can remotely install the game when you're away. but you must leave your computer running with steam on

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Will Steam auto download games?

Steam will automatically download updates for your games based on the Steam client's download settings. Downloads can also be manually controlled from the Download Manager within your Steam client.

When you preorder a game does it download automatically?

If you're excited about an upcoming title, you can pre-order on PlayStation Store and set up automatic downloads so that the content will start downloading as soon as it's available.

What happens when you pre purchase a game on Steam?

When you buy a Pre-Order, you will receive a blank download page that is awaiting content. Do not delete it! Once the game is released, you will be able to retrieve your Steam key or the DRM-free download from this page.

How do I install a pre downloaded game on Steam?

Launch Steam and go to Steam > Settings > Downloads and click the Steam Library Folders button. This will open a window with all your current Steam Library folders. Near the top of the window click the "+" button and select the folder with your installed games.

Fix: Steam Download Speed Stuck at 0 / Download Speed drops to 0 (2020)

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