Significant File Size Reduction on PS5, Improvements for PS4

Attention, Call of Duty fans! An upcoming update for the “Call of Duty HQ” app promises a substantial reduction in file sizes, particularly on the PS5. According to a leak, the basic installation could shrink by more than 100 gigabytes on the next-gen console.

• Previous PS5 size: ~126 GB (version 1.078)
• Future PS5 size: ~25.7 GB (version 1.080)
• Previous PS4 size: ~81 GB (version 1.78)
• Future PS4 size: ~62 GB (version 1.80)

What’s Behind the Shrinkage?

While the specifics remain unclear, the PS5’s octopus technology, which allows for hardware decompression, might be at play. However, Activision has yet to comment on these reported data sizes.

Call of Duty HQ: A Divisive App

Love it or hate it, the “Call of Duty HQ” app has been a central platform for the series since “Modern Warfare 2” (2022). Despite criticism for its confusing interface and high memory requirements, the app remains an integral part of the Call of Duty experience.

What Does This Mean for Black Ops 7?

With Activision recently clearing space in the app by removing “Modern Warfare 2” and “Modern Warfare 3”, the stage seems set for the upcoming launch of “Call of Duty: Black Ops 7” on November 14, 2025.

Fans eager for more details can look forward to the “Cod Next” event on September 30, 2025, which promises insights into the game’s cooperative, multiplayer, and zombies modes.

Did You Know?

In the middle of Season 5 of “Call of Duty: Black Ops 6”, players discovered memory optimization. Fans await the mid-season update, which should arrive soon.

The Road Ahead for Call of Duty

As we approach the launch of “Black Ops 7”, one thing’s for sure: fans can expect a lighter install on their PS5, thanks to the upcoming update. While the specifics remain to be seen, one thing’s clear – the Call of Duty community is in for a treat, with the “Cod Next” event and the impending launch of the latest installment in the iconic series.