MW3 and Warzone Season 6 pre-load size on PC (Battle.net)

The MW3 and Warzone Season 6 pre-load size on PC is now available for Battle.net. The pre-load is especially helpful, allowing players to download and install the update in advance for immediate access to all the new content once the season goes live.

Currently, the MW3 and Warzone Season 6 pre-load size is only available for PC, especially for Battle.net users. Still, PlayStation and Xbox players can expect this opportunity to open up at least 24 hours before the update launches.

This article will focus on providing the accurate pre-load size for MW3 and Warzone Season 6 for PC users, along with an expected size range for PlayStation and Xbox users.

What is the pre-load size for MW3 and Warzone Season 6 on PC (Battle.net)?

The Call of Duty MW3 and Warzone Season 6 update has a pre-load size of 20.63 GB on PC (via Battle.net), consistent with previous seasonal updates.

Warzone and MW3 Season 6 pre-load size for Battle.net (Image via Battle.net)

However, the Season 5 Reloaded update was an exception, with a massive 100+ GB size due to significant UI changes in the Call of Duty HQ.

For PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S users, the download size is expected to be around 20 to 24 GB, while PlayStation 4 and Xbox One users can expect a size between 16 and 20 GB.

When does MW3 and Warzone Season 6 release?

MW3 and Warzone Season 6 is scheduled to go live on September 18, 2024, at 9 am PT. The update will roll out simultaneously worldwide, with the following release times for different regions:

Time Zones	Date and Time
PacificTime (PT)	September 18, 2024, at 9 am
Mountain Time (MT)	September 18, 2024, at 10 am
Central Time (CT)	September 18, 2024, at 11 am
Eastern Time (ET)	September 18, 2024, at 12 pm
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT/UTC)	September 18, 2024, at 4 pm
Central European Summer Time (CEST)	September 18, 2024, at 6 pm
Eastern European Summer Time (EEST)	September 18, 2024, at 7 pm
Moscow Standard Time (MSK)	September 18, 2024, at 7 pm
Indian Standard Time (IST)	September 18, 2024, at 9.30 pm
China Standard Time (CST)	September 19, 2024, at 12 am
Japan Standard Time (JST)	September 19, 2024, at 1 am
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)	September 19, 2024, at 2 am

Also read: Warzone and MW3 Season 6 release countdown

MW3 and Warzone Season 6 content overview

This new update will bring a range of new additions to both titles, including two new weapons: the DTIR 30-06 battle rifle and the Kastov LSW LMG.

Here’s a breakdown of the new content for each title:

Modern Warfare 3

Maps

One new map and six map variants will be introduced at launch:

Drive Thru (New 6v6 Core map)
Mad Cow (New 6v6 Core map variant)
Arena Shipment (New 6v6 Core Shipment map variant)
Stay High (New 6v6 Core Shipment map variant)
Bit-ment (New 6v6 Core Shipment map variant)
Ghost Ship (New 6v6 Core Shipment map variant)
Sunny Shipment (New 6v6 Core Shipment map variant)

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Modes

This update will feature four returning modes, all with spooky and scary twists that perfectly fit the Halloween season

Hordepoint
Arcade
Mutation
Infected

Warzone

Maps

Warzone will introduce two new map variants:

Hellspawn (Rebirth Island map variant)
Vondel Night (Vondel map variant)

Modes

WZ Season 6 will feature one new mode and one returning mode:

Purgatory
Zombie Royale

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