The space used by the copied files on disk will be reclaimed after the patch is downloaded and the game is playable again. For Black Ops Cold War, the copying file size is 30.85 GB.Īfter this process is complete, the actual patch download will begin. This initial file size is not the update being download, but rather files being copied over.įor Warzone, this copying file size is 26 GB for non- Modern Warfare owners, and 28 GB for those that own Modern Warfare. When this update begins, you will see the word “Copying” over the progress bar along with a different file size number than what is listed above. However, this new process includes a copying phase that requires additional hard drive space, which is immediately reclaimed upon completion and is not an additional download. On, Black Ops Cold War and Warzone have a new patching process (introduced for the Season One Reloaded update to Black Ops Cold War) that will keep updates smaller and reduce overall file size growth as both games evolve. Furthermore, players can choose to uninstall/remove other data packs if they are no longer needed for a smaller overall file size.įor detailed information on Storage Management for Black Ops Cold War, read this article.

No matter which platform you play on, remember that the Warzone download is not necessary if you are only playing Black Ops Cold War and vice versa. Modern Warfare/Warzone: At the main menu, press Options, select the “General” tab, then scroll down to “Game Installs.” From here, you can delete any content you have not played in a while.The exact content to choose can be found in the Storage Management article linked below. Black Ops Cold War: At the main menu, press R3 to go to “File Management.” You will then be able to delete any content you may not have played in a while.Here’s how you can do that in both games: Should you have both games installed and have kept up to date with updates, you may need to delete some unused Game Content to have a successful download and install of the Warzone patch tonight. Those who own a standard PlayStation 4 with a default hard drive of 500 GB may need to make room if they have the full versions of Modern Warfare®/Warzone and Black Ops Cold War with all modes and packs installed.

PlayStation 4 Players: File Size and Making Space

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