Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 File Size, Storage You’ll Need for the Download

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 has been released and it gaining loads of popularity. Here in this article, we’re exploring the storage needs for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.

Sledgehammer Games developed this eagerly awaited follow-up to Modern Warfare 2. It features the return of Captain Price and Task Force 141, who face off against Vladimir Makarov. Though it’s a reboot, the game still offers the thrilling action we know and love.

Gamers getting ready for battle, take note: MW3 needs a lot of storage space.

How much room (storage) will you need?

If you’re keen to start playing, the download size is about 80 to 90GB, no matter what device you use. After downloading the entire game, it requires over 100GB more.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 File Size, Storage You'll Need for the Download

Some of the first players mentioned needing up to 172GB on PC and an enormous 240GB on PlayStation 5. In summary, be ready for more than 200GB of storage on any console.

Activision has said the big file size is due to the huge amount of content on Day 1, including new modes and maps. But, with continuous improvements, the final size might be less than the total of previous Call of Duty games.

Also Read: How to fix Modern Warfare 3 Beta Crashing issues on PC

What about the day-one patch?

On the first day, there will be a big update to make the game better, fix any problems, and improve how it runs. This update covers everything from making the campaign more stable to tweaking multiplayer.

Dibyashree Sharma
Dibyashree Sharma
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Dibyashree Sharma graduated in Computer Science from NIT Rourkela. For the past eight years, she has been blogging about Android, which she is really passionate about. She has built a good reputation as a reliable source. Away from the digital sphere, Dibyashree enjoys playing tennis, a sport she is as passionate about as she is about technology.

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