Call of Duty Storage Woes Addressed: Activision Unveils Plans to Slash File Sizes
Activision Announces Major File Size Reduction for Call of Duty Games
Activision has unveiled plans to significantly reduce the file sizes of Call of Duty games ahead of the highly anticipated October 25th launch of Black Ops 6. In a move that will likely please storage-conscious gamers, the company is implementing several changes to streamline the popular franchise’s digital footprint.
Starting August 21st with the launch of Season 5 Reloaded, Warzone will be separated from the default download for annual Call of Duty games. Players will have the option to download Warzone separately or as part of the annual game package, offering greater flexibility in managing their game installations.
The upcoming season will also introduce texture streaming with “optimized” and “minimal” options, allowing players to further customize their storage usage. Additionally, a new user interface for browsing Call of Duty games is set to debut in mid-October, enhancing the overall user experience.
Activision warns that a significant update will be required as part of the Season 5 rollout to reorganize game files and implement new technology. However, the company assures that post-update, Call of Duty’s overall file size will be reduced due to file optimizations. PlayStation 5 users should note that they will need to download a series of updates due to differences in file organization on the platform.
In relation to the upcoming Black Ops 6, Activision has confirmed that it will have a smaller download size at launch compared to its predecessor, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III. While exact figures have not been provided, the company clarified that estimated file sizes on preorder listings do not represent the actual download size or disk footprint. This statement comes after an Xbox store page erroneously listed a 309.85GB download size for the game.
Fans eager to get their hands on Black Ops 6 can look forward to an open beta starting on August 30th. As the release date approaches, more details about the game’s features and improvements are expected to be revealed.
These changes represent a significant shift in Activision’s approach to managing the Call of Duty franchise’s digital presence, potentially addressing long-standing concerns about the series’ substantial storage requirements.
