Does anyone know if/when the predownload will be available?

Just wanting to download the standalone launcher prior to launch, as I believe the steam page said would happen. It's less than 24 hours away now so I'm wondering if/when this is going to happen.

https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/3591631

Does this page contain the information you are seeking?

Indeed, thank you. Based on that info, should be in less than an hour right? Do you know if it's going to be on steam, or if it'll be here, or somewhere else to download? not sure exactly where to check if not steam or the poe2 site.

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AkiraRae#1819 wrote:

Indeed, thank you. Based on that info, should be in less than an hour right? Do you know if it's going to be on steam, or if it'll be here, or somewhere else to download? not sure exactly where to check if not steam or the poe2 site.

I haven't seen any concrete word from GGG on Steams pre-download. A lot of people saying it wont be a thing due to their previous experience though.

The fact GGG hasn't stated one way or another specifically about Steam suggests to me that there may not be a pre-download.

I STILL HAVENT SEEN A SINGLE BUTTON LINK ANYTHING to predownload where is it does any one have any idea where it is? its almost 8 pm ny time here no download links

Still have 11 minutes until 5pm PST which is my timezone.

The anticipation is palpable

WHERE IS THE STAND ALONE LAUNCHER DOWNLOAD!?

Preload is available on Steam now :)

considering the website outage earlier, I'm going to guess technical difficulties.
Edit: yep can confirm Steam download is going.