06 Dec 2023 10:29 AM +00:00 UTC

How to preload Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone Season 1

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Season 1 of Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone is almost upon us. Join us as we look at whether you'll be able to preload Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone Season 1 on your platform of choice.

Also in this guide, we'll be detailing the process you'll need to follow to preload the Season 1 update ahead of its release. Plus, we've got all the details on the Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone Season 1 start date.

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Can you preload the Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone Season 1 update?

Ahead of the release of Season 1, Activision hasn't actually given any information on whether you'll be able to preload the newest Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone season. However, given the record of previous updates, players will likely be able to preload the Season 1 update if they're playing on console platforms.

How to preload Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone Season 1 update

Preloading Season 1 for Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone is incredibly straightforward. In most cases, your device will preload the update automatically. However, if this isn't the case, follow these walkthroughs below.

PlayStation

Highlight the Modern Warfare 3 game tile
Select "Check for Update"
Your PlayStation will begin preloading Season 1

Xbox

Find Modern Warfare 3 in your game library
Select "Manage games and add-ons"
If the Season 1 preload doesn't start, go to your download queue and select it.

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When does Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone Season 1 start?

It's not long now until the start date for Season 1 of Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone. You will be able to start playing Season 1 on December 6 across all platforms. To discover more about what's coming in Season 1, we've got everything we know about what's coming in the new Call of Duty season.

That's all there is to know about preloading Season 1 of Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone. For more guides like this one, check out whether Modern Warfare 3 is on GeForce Now, or all the details on the Season 1 battle pass. We've also got a complete guide on how to toggle to third-person mode in Modern Warfare 3's zombies game mode.

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