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New leaks suggest Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will take up far less storage than fans feared. If the numbers hold, this could be a welcome shift for players juggling multiple AAA titles and Warzone on the same drive.
Preload date, sources, and what to expect
According to InsiderGaming and the reliable PlayStation Game Size tracker, the game’s preload begins on November 9, 2025 (local time in Iran: 21:30 on 19 Aban 1404). That’s five days before the official launch, giving players time to download ahead of day one. Keep in mind these details can change, but the source has been accurate with similar leaks in the past.
How small is “small”?
The leak only lists the PlayStation 4 breakdown so far, but early indications suggest PS5 and Xbox Series X|S builds may be in the same ballpark. Reported sizes:
- Campaign: 11.9 GB
- Multiplayer: 11.6 GB
- Zombies: 320 MB
If finalized, these figures make Black Ops 7 markedly lighter than recent Call of Duty releases — a relief for anyone who’s ever deleted and reinstalled games to free up space. Imagine installing the full game alongside Warzone without immediately topping off your SSD.
Platforms, launch day, and Game Pass
Activision has slated the official release for November 14, 2025 (23 Aban 1404). Black Ops 7 will launch on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC. It’s also expected to be available on day one via Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, making it easy for subscribers to jump in without an extra purchase.
Why this matters to players
Smaller installs reduce barriers: faster downloads, less drive juggling, and fewer platform-specific storage headaches. Developers may be using more efficient asset streaming, better compression, or modular installs that let players download only what they need. Whatever the technique, the result is meaningful for gamers with limited SSD space.
Activision will confirm final file sizes and any changes to the preload schedule closer to launch. For now, this leak offers a promising sign that the era of ever-growing game footprints might be cooling — at least for one of the biggest shooters on the market.
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