By Activision has issued a correction about a story that has been swirling around for a day or so regarding the file size of the upcoming “Call of Duty: Black Ops 6”.
Specifically, a listing for the game on the Xbox Store indicated that the title will clock in at an installed file size of 309.85Gb on Series X and Series S consoles.
Were it true, it would’ve marked the biggest “Call of Duty” game at launch to date, and by a long margin. AAA games pushing around 100-150Gb is not that unusual, but one about double that – and before all its DLC and expansions are added – is unheard of.
Now, Activision has issued a correction on X, saying:
“The estimated file size currently displayed on the Black Ops 6 pre-order pages does not represent the download size or disk footprint for Black Ops 6.
The sizes as shown include 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.
Players will be able to download Black Ops 6 at launch without downloading any other Call of Duty titles or all of the language packs . The actual estimation of the Black Ops 6 file size will be available closer to launch.”
Also confirmed is that the game will require always-online internet connectivity in order to play – that includes all modes of play, even the campaign.
The reason is said to be due to texture streaming technology to handle the title’s in-game assets – something that should help reduce the game’s overall storage space on a hard drive.
PlayStation Plus or Xbox Game Pass Core subscriptions are required for online multiplayer on console, but not for the campaign.
“Call of Duty: Black Ops 6” launches October 25th on all platforms – including the PS4 and Xbox One. The title will be available on Game Pass for Xbox consoles and PC on day one.
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