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Early retail copies ofCall of Duty: Black Ops 6are out in the wild, confirming the game’s massive 137GB minimum file size. WhileCall of Duty: Black Ops 6isn’t due to release until October 25, an early physical copy for Xbox Series X/S has appeared online, not only revealing how much space the highly-anticipated shooter will require on the user’s console but also reiterating that it will require a persistent internet connection for all modes, even single player.
Ever sinceCall of Duty: Warzonestormed onto the scene, the overall file size of each entry has ballooned year after year, andBlack Ops 6looks to be no different. While Activision has attempted toreduceCall of Duty’s massive file sizein the past, things became even more complicated when the studio opted to bundle eachCall of Dutytitle under one singular app known asCall of Duty HQ. This has led to confusion after confusion over the years, with fans even being led to believe thatBlack Ops 6would be 300GB in size. Activision would later clarify that this is the overall file size for all ofCall of Duty HQ’s included titles, such asModern Warfare 3, Warzone, and the upcomingBlack Ops 6.
AlthoughBlack Ops 6thankfully won’t take up 300GBof players' console storage, a leaked retail copy that was recently shared online via CharlieIntel confirms that players will need a minimum of 137GB of free space, at least on Xbox Series X/S. However, it is worth noting that this is a minimum amount of space, meaning the actual file size will likely be even larger. While it’s yet to be announced by developer Treyarch Studios, players can likely expect a day-one patch to be released on October 25, which would increase the overall file size ofBlack Ops 6by a few more gigabytes.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 File Size Revealed
In response to CharlieIntel’s above post, a Twitter user by the name ofHustlerRelicposted another picture of what appears to be thePlayStation 4 version ofBlack Ops 6. While the artwork and details appear to be nearly identical to the Xbox Series X/S version, it does look like PlayStation users will need to free up even more space, as the back of the box says users will need a minimum of 145GB free. Again, this doesn’t include the likely release of a day-one patch.
Alongside the massive file size, the leaked physical copy also reiterates thatBlack Ops 6will require a permanent internet connectionfor each of its modes. While this isn’t exactly breaking news, it does appear to have been missed by some fans when it was revealed by Activision earlier this year. Over on Reddit,one userhas even said they will be refunding their purchase after discovering the always online requirement, noting that they “won’t support games like that.”
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
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Forced to go rogue. Hunted from within. This is Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.Developed by Treyarch and Raven, Black Ops 6 is a spy action thriller set in the early 90s, a period of transition and upheaval in global politics, characterized by the end of the Cold War and the rise of the United States as a single superpower. With a mind-bending narrative, and unbound by the rules of engagement, this is signature Black Ops.The Black Ops 6 Campaign provides dynamic moment-to-moment gameplay that includes a variety of play spaces with blockbuster set pieces and action-packed moments, high-stakes heists, and cloak-and-dagger spy activity.In a best-in-class Multiplayer experience, players will test their skills across 16 new maps at launch, including 12 core 6v6 maps and 4 Strike maps that can be played 2v2 or 6v6.Black Ops 6 also marks the epic return of Round-Based Zombies, the fan-favorite mode where players will take down hordes of the undead in two brand-new maps at launch. Post-launch, players can look forward to even more exciting maps and groundbreaking experiences dropping into both Multiplayer and Zombies.
