Activision confirms a 130 GB space requirement forCall of Duty: Infinite Warfare, saying that the space is needed for both it andModern Warfare Remastered.
Last week, gamers learned that theCall of Duty: Infinite WarfareLegacy Edition box showed the download space for the game ringing in at a whopping 130 GB. At the time, some gamers were skeptical of the size, considering it would makeInfinite Warfareone of the biggest current-gen games yet, even with theModern Warfare Remasteredfile size removed from the total amount.
However, it looks like the file size of 130 GB is accurate. Activision has updated its FAQ with information that confirms the whole bundle will require about 130 GB of hard drive space. In the post, Activision calls the size a “high-end estimate” so gamers know how much space to clear up in preparation for the game’s release.
Granted, the 130 GB of space is taking into account both games, including the campaigns and multiplayer maps, the day one patch, and the remainingModern Warfare Remasteredmaps that are set to release before the end of the year. But that’s still a hefty bit of space required forInfinite Warfareon its own.
While Activision didn’t provide any details on how the 130 GB breaks down, a little deduction can give gamers an idea of what to expect. Taking out the 40 GB forModern Warfare Remastered, that leaves 90 GB of content still to come. UsingBlack Ops 3as a guide, gamers can expect the sixModern Warfare Remasteredmaps to ring in at about 15 GB, and the day one patch to land around 5 GB. That meansInfinite Warfarewill be an estimated 70 GB.
Black Ops 3, with its campaign and multiplayer maps weighed in at around 45 GB. The upcomingBattlefield 1is set to be around 43 GB, and this week’sGears of War 4comes in at an impressive 54 GB. With those games as comparisons, it will be interesting to see what will require 70 GB of space withInfinite Warfare. Granted, the multiplayer experience will require a decent amount of space, but it’s likely most of the needed room will be used for the campaign.
With that in mind, hopefullyCall of Dutyfans will seeInfinite Warfarebreak the historical mold of a short, five or six hour campaign, and provide a lengthier, more robust experience. With developers unlocking new opportunities on current-gen consoles, and gamers clamoring for higher quality single player experiences in shooters, there’s plenty of demand for a longer, more compellingCall of Dutycampaign than gamers have seen recently.
Additionally, with Infinity Ward having three years to develop the game, and thedisappointment ofCall of Duty: Ghosts, it seems to be in the developer’s best interest to knock this one out of the park.
What do you think about the file size forInfinite Warfare? What are your expectations with such a large file size?
Call of Duty: Infinite Warfareis set to release July 21, 2025 for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
