As the December 4th release date of Xenoblade Chronicles X draws near, it is time to get yourself prepared for the game’s launch. For those seeking to get a physical copy of the game, Nintendo has made four data packs available now to download in advance for free. These data packs will help speed up the game’s loading times, and although they are not required, Nintendo recommends at least downloading the basic pack (a 2GB file) in order to make your game play experience much more enjoyable.

For those looking to purchase a digital copy of the game, you can now head over to the eShop to purchase the game and have it pre-loaded onto your Wii U system. The digital download will contain all four data packs built in so you’ll be good to go on launch day.