Warzone and Modern Warfare 2 Season 4 Reloaded preload - Can you play early?

Screenshot of Warzone player holding an assault rifle in front of a dark building
Credit: Activision

Screenshot of Warzone player holding an assault rifle in front of a dark building
Credit: Activision
July 12, 2023: Season 4 Reloaded is on the way soon and we've got all the intel on the preload window.

Searching for information on the Warzone and Modern Warfare 2 Season 4 Reloaded preload? You've come to the right place. The mid-season update for Warzone and Modern Warfare 2 is right around the corner and like previous updates, there's a chance you can download it ahead of time.

Season 4 Reloaded will contain a fresh batch of content in addition to further weapon buffs and nerfs that could spice up the existing Warzone meta and the best MW2 guns to use in multiplayer.

Before we reveal more about the Warzone and MW2 Season 4 Reloaded preload, take a look at our guides showcasing the best Warzone sniper rifle and when the next MW2 double XP event takes place.

Can you preload Warzone and MW2 Season 4 Reloaded?

Yes, you can! The preloading window for the MW2 and Warzone Season 4 Reloaded update is expected to open in the days leading up to the update rolling out across all platforms.

It's definitely worth downloading Season 4 Reloaded ahead of time so you can jump straight into the action as soon as the halfway point of the season is reached.

Screenshot of Warzone player inspecting an assault rifle
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Credit: Activision

How to preload the Warzone and MW2 Season 4 Reloaded update

For PlayStation users, preloading the Season 4 Reloaded update should begin automatically. But if it doesn't, highlight the game tile, select the 'Check for Update' option and it should start once the window is open.

For Xbox players, search for Modern Warfare 2 or Warzone in your game library, find the 'Manage games and add-ons', and then the update should kick off. If not, head to the download queue and see if it's there.

When does Warzone and MW2 Season 4 Reloaded start?

Although there's no official start date for Season 4 Reloaded, we expect the mid-season update to launch on July 12, 2023. This means preloading should start a couple of days before then.

If you can't wait for the mid-season update to launch, take a look at our other Call of Duty guides showcasing the best Warzone AR and the best Modern Warfare 2 ranked play loadouts for competitive play.