CoD MW4 preload time explained: File size and can you install it?

If you want to get started with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 ASAP, then you'll want to know when the preload starts.

CoD games are infamously large these days, and if you get get most of it downloaded ahead of the early access release, then you'll be good to go when it actually comes out!

So, here's what you need to know about when preload starts for CoD MW4.

Preload for CoD MW4 began in the UK on 14 October at 5am BST.

That's right, it's already begun! Whether you're in the UK, USA, Australia or lost at sea, you can now start downloading the preload for MW4.

During the setup, you'll be able to select which content specifically that you would like to install.

That means you can just install Modern Warfare 4 for the campaign, or add on extra content like Warzone and DMZ.

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What is the CoD MW4 file size?

The file size across consoles and PC will differ slightly, but should all be roughly the same.

Here's how much storage you'll need to install the game on PS5, with the storage required for each package, according to X account PlayStation Game Size:

• Call of Duty (App): 28.702GB
• Warzone Pack: 42.033GB
• Modern Warfare 4 Campaign Pack: 42.171GB
• Modern Warfare 4 Multiplayer Pack: 20.770GB
• Modern Warfare 4 DMZ Pack 01: 5.777GB
• Modern Warfare 4 DMZ Pack 02: Size unknown
• Modern Warfare 4 Shared Content Pack 01: 19.602GB

So, in case you don't fancy doing the maths, that's around 160GB, plus a bit extra for DMZ Pack 02 – better get clearing that storage!

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Alex Raisbeck is a Gaming Writer at Radio Times, covering everything from AAA giants to indie gems. Alex has written for VideoGamer, GamesRadar+, PC Gamer, PCGamesN and more.