Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Isn't 300 GB After All
How did Activision address the confusion surrounding the file size of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6?
Activision addressed the confusion surrounding the file size of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 by clarifying that the estimated file size displayed on the game's pre-order pages did not represent the download size or disk footprint for the game. The sizes shown included the full installations of Modern Warfare II, Modern Warfare III, Warzone, and all relevant content packs, including all localized languages combined, which is not representative of a typical player install experience. Activision also mentioned that players would have the freedom to download only Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 without any of its language packs if they desire. The company promised to share more information about the actual file size closer to the game's launch.
Will players have the option to download Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 without the additional language packs?
Yes, players will have the option to download Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 without any of its language packs if they desire. Activision clarified this in a post on X/Twitter, stating that players will have the freedom to download only Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 without any additional content.
What incorrect information was initially provided on the Xbox store page regarding the download size of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6?
The incorrect information initially provided on the Xbox store page regarding the download size of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 was that it would require a 309.85 GB download. This caused concern among players as it would take up a significant amount of storage space on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X | S consoles. However, Activision later clarified that this information was not representative of the actual download size or disk footprint for Black Ops 6, and the size shown included the full installations of Modern Warfare II, Modern Warfare III, Warzone, and all relevant content packs, including all localized languages combined.