26 Apr 2024 3:39 PM +00:00 UTC

How to Preload Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone Season 3 Reloaded

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Searching for information surrounding the Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone Season 3 Reloaded preload? We've got you covered.

Season 3 Reloaded for Call of Duty marks the midway point of Season 3 and comes with a wealth of new content including the BAL-27 assault rifle, Warzone Specialist Perk, and the Warlord Rainmaker boss for Zombies fans. Before loading in, players will want to know if they can download the update ahead of its release time.

In this guide, find everything about the Season 3 Reloaded preload process including when the window opens and how to download it early.

Can You Preload MW3 and Warzone Season 3 Reloaded?

Activision hasn't shared any official information surrounding the Season 3 Reloaded preload but based on previous updates, we expect players to have the ability to download the update before it goes live.

Keep scrolling to find out how to download it at the earliest possible moment.

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How to Download MW3 and Warzone Season 3 Reloaded Early

In most cases, the preload process is automated meaning players have to switch on their PC and consoles for the update to begin. However, there are some instances where the preload needs to be started manually.

Follow the steps below so you can trigger the update:

PlayStation

Highlight the Call of Duty game tile
Press the Option button on the DualSense/DualShock controller
Select the Check for Updates option to start the preload

Xbox

Locate Call of Duty in the game library
Select the Manage Games and Add-ons option to start the download.
If this doesn't work, the update may be waiting in the Downloads list. Head there to start it

PC

Open Battle.net
Click on Call of Duty on the drop-down menu
Select Options
Click on Check for Updates

When Does MW3 and Warzone Season 3 Reloaded Start?

The Season 3 Reloaded update for MW3 and Warzone goes live on May 1, 2024, at 10 AM PT / 6 PM BST. Below is a list of time zones when it launches across the world:

12 PM CT
1 PM ET
7 PM CEST
5 AM AET (May 2, 2024)
3 AM JST (May 2, 2024)

That's all there is to know about the Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone Season 3 Reloaded preload. For more, check out the best MW3 ranked play loadouts and the best Warzone HRM-9 loadout dominating the meta.

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Jon Nicholson

FPS Editor

Call Of Duty Expert

Jon is our Call of Duty expert and our FPS Editor. He's worked with Gfinity since 2014, covering Activision's shooter franchise. When he's not topping the scoreboards, you'll find him on EA Sports FC or sim racing.

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