Summary
Activision has given a reason for the immense file size ofCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, citing an “increased amount of content” available on launch day. The file size ofCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3is well over 200 GB on consoles and PC due to a variety of content install packs, includingWarzonefiles.
Modern Warfare 3campaign early accessbegan on November 2, which is just eight days away from the game’s full release. Those who have digitally pre-ordered the game may get a head start by completing the campaign and earning rewards for the multiplayer component such as calling cards and double XP tokens. Unfortunately, the campaign early access launch did not go smoothly for some players due to strange “disc required” errors. This error would ask PlayStation gamers to insert a PS4 copy ofModern Warfare 2to proceed intoModern Warfare 3, and theCall of Dutydevelopers quickly released a statement to confirm that the issue is being investigated. Some players are also displeased withCall of Duty’smassive file size this year as it takes up a notable portion of a PS5 or Xbox Series X|S console’s internal storage.
Activision’s officialCall of DutyTwitter account addressesModern Warfare 3’sfile size with an update for fans. Activision acknowledges that the game’s file size is larger thanModern Warfare 2’sand notes that the file size increase is due to content that’s supported on launch day. This content includes the open-world Zombies mode, support forCall of Duty’snew Carry-Forward system, and map files forWarzone. The developers are currently working on optimizing game files forModern Warfare 3andWarzone, so the final installation file size will be smaller than combinedCall of Dutytitles such as 2022’sModern Warfare 2andWarzone.
Activision reiterates that players may manage theirCall of Dutyfiles in the HQ launcher menu to reduce the total file size on their consoles and PCs. For example, players who only want to playModern Warfare 3’smultiplayer modesand the campaign may uninstallWarzoneand specific files. More details aboutModern Warfare 3’sfull launch will be revealed in the coming days through new social media posts andCall of Dutyblog posts.
Modern Warfare 3’sfile size may be a hindrance to console players, but Activision’s latest update gives some hope ahead of next week’s full launch. However, it’s likely that the total combined file size will still be well into the 100 to 200 GB range, so those planning to playModern Warfare 3andWarzonemust ensure enough storage space is available. As a result, those wanting a dedicated game drive for the latestCall of Dutytitle may want to consider buying a SSD.
The large file size is not the only issue that players may contend with since some users reportan issue regarding game sharing inModern Warfare 3. Fortunately, Sledgehammer Games will likely release new updates in the coming days and weeks to fix issues from the campaign early access period and the game’s full launch.
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2023)
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The war has changed. Call of Duty returns with an all-new campaign, modernized versions of classic Multiplayer maps and an open-world PvE Zombies experience. The campaign, a direct sequel to the record-breaking Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, sees Captain Price and Task Force 141 face off against ultranationalist war criminal Vladimir Makarov as he extends his grasp across the world. In Multiplayer, the 16 maps that launched with Modern Warfare 2 in 2009 return with upgraded graphics, new modes and innovative gameplay features. In Modern Warfare Zombies, team up with other squads for the first time ever as you work together to survive in the largest Zombies map yet
