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Activision’s Call of Duty HQ app will reportedly see a substantially reduced file size on the PlayStation 5 with the upcoming update 01.049, offering much-needed relief to players grappling with storage constraints.
The update, analyzed by Playstation Game Size, currently lacks a confirmed release date but will reportedly slash the game’s file size from 174.951GB to 73.630GB, reclaiming over 100GB of storage space.
PlayStation 4 users will also benefit from this update, though to a lesser extent. The file size on the older console will be reduced from 82.730GB to 67.600GB, freeing up just over 15GB of space. This update comes amid long-standing complaints from the gaming community about the ever-growing file sizes of Call of Duty titles.
🚨 Call of Duty® Update 01.049.000 Added to Database (01.048.000 ❌)
PS4 (Full Game Size)
1.47 : 82.730 GB
1.49 : 67.600 GBPS5 (Full Game Size)
1.47 : 174.951 GB
1.49 : 73.630 GBUpdate Size Should Be Huge 👀 pic.twitter.com/rRGpKnUYiD
— PlayStation Game Size (@PlaystationSize) August 3, 2024
The latest installment, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, has already stirred controversy with its massive storage requirements. Initial reports suggested a staggering 300GB needed for installation. However, Activision clarified that this figure represents the cumulative size of multiple titles within the Call of Duty HQ app, not just Black Ops 6 alone.
Despite the current reduction in file size, however, players should brace for potential increases with future updates, especially as the first open beta for Black Ops 6 approaches later this month. Given the extensive content offered by the Call of Duty series, including multiplayer, Warzone, Zombies, and campaign modes, maintaining a file size under 100GB might prove challenging.
In any case, this temporary reprieve in storage demands is welcomed by PlayStation 5 users, who can now enjoy a more manageable file size, albeit likely short-lived, as new content continues to roll out.
Looking for more PS5 games as you wait for Call of Duty Black Ops 6? Here is a roundup of some of the best coming out soon.
