Call of Duty File Size Will Be Drastically Reduced on PS5 With New Update

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Call of Duty File Size Will Be Drastically Reduced on PS5 With New Update

Highlights

  • PlayStation 5 users will see a 100 GB decrease in Call of Duty file size with update 1.049.
  • PlayStation 4 users will also benefit from a file size reduction, though not as significant.
  • Despite temporary improvement, Call of Duty’s file size may increase with new updates and content.

As a seasoned gamer with decades of experience under my belt, I can’t help but feel a sense of relief and amusement at the news of Activision reducing the file size of Call of Duty on PlayStation systems. For years, I’ve found myself in an endless battle against the ever-growing storage demands of this beloved franchise. It feels like just when I think I’ve made enough space, another update rolls around, and I’m back to square one.

The main app for “Call of Duty” will noticeably shrink in file size after an update for the PlayStation 5. Players using PlayStation 4 will experience a considerable decrease in overall file size too, although it won’t be as substantial as what PS5 users will see.

For several years now, the large file size of the “Call of Duty” series has been a contentious issue. Activision has previously attempted to explain the immense file size for games like “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3” and “Warzone,” but fans were still taken aback when they learned that the upcoming “Call of Duty: Black Ops 6” would require an impressive 300 GB of storage. Fortunately, Activision clarified that this isn’t just the size of “Black Ops 6,” but rather the combined size of several “Call of Duty” titles housed within the “Call of Duty” HQ app.

According to PlayStation Game Size’s latest tweet, an update for the Call of Duty HQ app, version 01.049, will significantly decrease the storage space needed for Call of Duty on PlayStation 5. Upon its release, the total install size of Call of Duty will drop by more than 100 GB, making it approximately 73.630 GB on the latest PlayStation console. At present, the Call of Duty HQ app takes up 174.951 GB on a PlayStation 5.

Activision Is Drastically Reducing Call of Duty’s File Size

The upcoming update, version 1.049, doesn’t have a set release date at the moment, but it’s promising a significant decrease in file size for both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 users. For PS4 users, this means regaining approximately 15 GB of hard drive space as the game’s size shrinks from about 82.730 GB to 67.600 GB. However, keep in mind that file sizes may swell again later this month as Activision prepares for the initial open beta of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

Upcoming in the “Call of Duty” series is a new installment, but it’s not due out for several months yet. However, fans have gotten an unprecedented sneak peek thanks to recent leaks concerning “Black Ops 6”. These leaks unveiled various details such as revamped multiplayer maps and user interface updates, along with a fresh “Warzone” map. The leaks also offered insights into the upcoming “Black Ops” game from Treyarch Studios.

Due to the massive quantity of content added with each new update for Call of Duty, it’s hard to imagine the game will continue to fit within a 100 GB storage limit, especially for players who wish to install all parts of the series including multiplayer, Warzone, Zombies, and the campaign. However, even if it’s just temporary, the potential significant reduction in file size on the PlayStation 5 is definitely appreciated.

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2024-08-06 13:14