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Activision’s newest update for Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 is on the cusp of coming out. It’s a very exciting batch of new content containing a plethora of new modes, weapons, Operator skins, and plenty more. So you can play all of the new content the second the update launches, here you will find how to preload MW3 Season 1 Reloaded and you will also discover its official download size.
Arguably the most exciting aspect of the upcoming update is the introduction of Ranked Play with rewards. In addition, there is another crossover with The Boys from Amazon through new Operator bundles featuring neat skins and fresh weapons. There are also new maps such as 6v6 in Rio, and more new modes including 6v6 Team Gunfight and a LTM for The Boys.
Call of Duty fans are understandably excited for everything coming out. The release time is imminent, and you can install the significant MW3 Season 1 Reloaded download size in advance of its launch.
How to preload MW3 Season 1 Reloaded
You can preload MW3 Season 1 Reloaded right now on PS5. Provided you have Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 installed, the update should happen automatically. If it hasn’t started installing on its own, what you can do is follow the below steps:
- Turn on your PS5
- Head to Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 on the PS5 home screen
- Select options on your DualSense controller
- Click check for update
This should allow you to begin preloading the version 1.037.000 update. It should be the exact same process on your PS4.
Can you preload MW3 Season 1 Reloaded on Xbox and PC?
Unfortunately, MW3 Season 1 Reloaded is not available to preload on Xbox or PC as of writing. The Modern Warfare 3 update is only available to download in advance on PlayStation. Although not available to install right now on Xbox, you can follow the below steps to see if the update is installable before launch:
- Turn on your Xbox
- Proceed to your games library
- Select Manage games and add-ons
- See if MW3 version 1.37 is ready to download
Download size
The download size for MW3 Season 1 Reloaded and update version 1.037.000 is 17.540 GB. This is for the PS5 so the weight of the Modern Warfare 3 patch on other platforms may differ.
To get yourself ready for the update, check out Activision’s blog post and make sure to check out our MW3 maps guide to familiarize yourself with all the maps on offer. These will be joined by Meat, Greece, Rio, and more when Season 1 drops. Gunfight maps like Training Facility are on the menu too. Check out our MW3 system requirements guide for info on how many GB of free file size you need and more. And if you want to find out more about the MW3 battle pass, we’ve got a guide for that too.
FAQ
Can you preload the MW3 Season 1 Reloaded update?
Yes, you can preload the update on PS5.
How big is the update?
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 update 1.37 is 17.540 GB on PS5.
