How to preload Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone Season 2

Modern Warfare 3 player aiming with suppressed sniper rifle
Credit: Activision

Modern Warfare 3 player aiming with suppressed sniper rifle
Credit: Activision

Knowing how to preload Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone Season 2 makes all the difference if you want to jump into the action as soon as possible.

Season 2 of Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone is right around the corner and just like previous updates, we've got all the intel you need on how to download the update ahead of its launch.

But, before we take a closer look at the Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone Season 2 preload process, check out our other guides showcasing the best MW3 ranked play loadouts and the best Warzone Fortune's Keep landing spots to visit in the battle royale.

Can you preload the Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone Season 2 update?

Considering the previous track records of Call of Duty's seasonal updates, there's a very high chance you'll have the ability to download Season 2 a few hours or even days ahead of launch.

Usually, preloading begins first on PlayStation before kicking off on PC and Xbox platforms at a later time.

Modern Warfare 3 players holding guns in front of stacks of money on table
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How to preload Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone Season 2 update

The process of preloading the Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone Season 2 update is incredibly straightforward. In most cases, the update will begin automatically as soon as it becomes available. If it doesn't, these handy walkthroughs will help:

PlayStation

  • Highlight the Call of Duty game tile
  • Select 'Check for Update'
  • Wait for the update to start downloading

Xbox

  • Find Call of Duty in your game library
  • Select the 'Manage games and add-ons' option
  • If the update doesn't begin, head to your download queue and start it manually

PC

  • Open Battle.net
  • Select the 'Check for Updates' option

When does Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone Season 2 start?

Season 2 of Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone begins on February 7, 2024 across all platforms. The season features everything ranging from Rick Grimes to the BP50 assault rifle that could spark a change in the current meta.

There you have it, that's all there is to know about how to preload the Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone Season 2 update. For more Call of Duty, check out how to unlock the RAM-9 and when the next Warzone double XP event is set to take place.