Call of Duty, a game series we all love (and sometimes hate), is notorious for having huge file sizes. If you've ever owned a PlayStation 4, you know exactly what I'm talking about. Your storage gets gobbled up faster than you can say "Reload!" But here's the good news—Activision is finally doing something about it before Black Ops 6 hits the shelves.
Major Update Incoming with Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone Season 5 Reloaded
Mark your calendars for August 21, folks. That's when a massive update is dropping alongside the launch of Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone's Season 5 Reloaded. Besides the usual seasonal content, this update is packed with changes aimed at slimming down those ginormous file sizes.
So, what's changing? Activision's reorganizing the game files, separating Warzone from the default download, and rolling out some slick new texture streaming tech. In simple terms, this means you can pick and choose what Call of Duty content you want to download, giving you better control over your storage space.
Pick and Choose: Download What You Actually Want
Gone are the days when you had to download the entire Call of Duty experience just to play the latest title. With this update, you’ll only download the annual Call of Duty titles you actually buy. Warzone? That's now a separate download, so you can opt-in whenever you feel like jumping into that chaos.
Activision is all about giving players more flexibility and choice. They even said, "Flexibility and choice matter. We want to give players the choice to download each Call of Duty, including Call of Duty: Warzone, when and how they wish." Translation: You’re the boss of your hard drive now.
Texture Streaming: The Secret Sauce for Smaller File Sizes
One of the key reasons behind the reduced file sizes is Activision's expanded use of texture streaming. Now, instead of downloading every bit of content directly to your device, less frequently used assets will be cycled to a streaming cache. This helps keep your storage free for other games—or, you know, real-life stuff.
But heads up—there’s a catch. Activision warns that this update will come with a hefty initial download. However, this isn’t just a massive data dump; it’s a reorganization that will set the stage for a leaner Call of Duty experience.
Special Process for PlayStation 5 Users
If you’re on a PlayStation 5, things get a bit more complicated. While other platforms will get the update in a single download, PS5 users will have to go through four separate downloads. Annoying? Maybe. But it’s all because of differences in how PS5 organizes files.
And if you’ve still got MW2 content installed, that first download might be even larger. But don't worry—Activision's got you covered with a sweet thank-you package.
Freebies: Battle Pass Tier Skips and Double XP Tokens
To show some love for completing the download, Activision is throwing in a pack of Battle Pass Tier Skips and double XP tokens. From the start of Season 5 Reloaded until the end of the season, players who complete the update and log in will get:
- 10 - 1-Hour Double Player XP Tokens (10 Hours Total)
- 10 - 1-Hour Double Weapon XP Tokens (10 Hours Total)
- 10 - Battle Pass Token Tier Skips
Just a little something to sweeten the deal!
Black Ops 6: Smaller, But Still Huge
Remember when everyone freaked out about Black Ops 6 being a 300GB download? Turns out, that’s not quite accurate. Thanks to this upcoming update, the file size isn’t as monstrous as we thought. But beware—if you decide to install Modern Warfare 2, Modern Warfare 3, Warzone, and all the other content packs, you’re still looking at a pretty hefty download.
Want to try Black Ops 6 before its official release? The beta is coming later this month, and you can snag early access if you know where to look. The game officially drops on October 25 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC.
And don’t miss the live multiplayer reveal during the Call of Duty: Next event on August 28. It’s gonna be epic!
So there you have it—Call of Duty is finally tackling its massive file size issue, giving you more control over what you download and play. Get ready to dive into Black Ops 6 without worrying about your storage space being held hostage!
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