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- A dataminer has revealed that Call of Duty’s long-requested file size reduction is finally happening.
- The upcoming update will cut the main HQ file size by over 100 GB on PS5 and significantly on PS4.
- If true, Black Ops 7 will launch with a smaller install size than previous entries.
Call of Duty is notorious for taking up massive amounts of storage on consoles, often filling up the limited SSD space and frustrating fans.
That may soon change, as a dataminer has revealed promising news. Following the next update of the Call of Duty app on PS5 and PS4, the base HQ file size will reportedly be reduced by more than 100 GB.
Why it matters: Fans have long requested that Activision reduce the game’s enormous file sizes, and it seems one of the most common feedback points is finally being addressed.
CharlieIntel, a well-known source on Twitter for Call of Duty news, revealed that the new app update will reduce the HQ file size by over 100 GB, a highly requested feature from the community.
A dataminer has discovered through the PlayStation database that update 01.080.000 will finally bring the much-requested reduction in Call of Duty’s HQ file size. On PS5, the new update cuts the HQ size from 126 GB to 25.77 GB, a reduction of over 100 GB.
On PS4, version 01.78 shows a file size of 81 GB, whereas the 01.80 update reduces it to 62 GB. Although the savings aren’t as dramatic on last-gen hardware, it’s still an impressive change considering the console’s age.
This update will be most impactful for PS5 players, who will finally regain substantial storage space. It also suggests that the upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 may ship with a much smaller install size compared to previous entries.
Some fans speculate that these long-requested optimizations are being prioritized due to the looming competition from Battlefield 6, despite a report claiming that Activision leadership does not view it as a threat.
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