If you buy the game from your console's store, follow the steps after your purchase to download and install the game.

If you preordered the game or bought it from an in-game store, follow the steps below to download and install the game.

Be sure to review the Helpful tip for your platform below, guiding you to select the specific game content you wish to include in your installation to reduce your download size.

XBOX Series X|S

1. Go to My games & apps and select See all.
2. Select Full library.
3. Select All owned games.
4. Find and select Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.
5. Select Install all.
   • Helpful tip: When installing Call of Duty games on XBOX, you can select Choose what to install to select specific game content you wish to include in your installation.

Learn more about downloading and installing games on an XBOX console.

PlayStation 5

1. Select Game Library from the Games section on the PlayStation 5 home screen.
2. Under Your Collection, find and select Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.
   • Helpful tip: If you prefer to select specific content to install, go to PlayStation Store from the game page, then select Your Add-ons.  From there, select the Download option next to content you wish to install.
3. Select Download.
4. The game will install automatically.

Learn more about downloading and installing games on PlayStation consoles.

Nintendo Switch 2

If you preordered Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 through the Nintendo eShop, the game will be downloaded to your Switch 2 prior to launch (internet connection required). A small update will be required at launch, allowing you to start playing the game.

Be sure to review the Helpful tip for your platform below, guiding you to select the specific game content you wish to include in your installation to reduce your download size.

Battle.net

1. Launch the Battle.net app and log in to your account.
2. Select All Games.
3. Find and select Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.
4. Select the Install button to download and install the game.
   • Helpful tip: Uncheck content to exclude if you wish to customize your installation.

Steam

1. Launch the Steam app and log in to your account.
2. Select Library.
3. Find and select Call of Duty.
   • Helpful tip: If you prefer to select specific content to install, select the gear icon and go to Properties, then select the DLC tab. From there, select the game content you wish to include in your installation.
4. Select the Install button to download and install the game.

XBOX on PC

1. Open your XBOX App on your PC.
2. Select My Library.
3. Select the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, then select Install.
   • Please note: If you do not see Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, be sure to uncheck the Installed filter in the Play state filter.
   • Helpful tip: When installing Call of Duty games on XBOX, you can select Choose what to install to select specific game content you wish to include in your installation.

Learn more about installing games through the XBOX app.

Insert a game disc into your console's disc drive. Depending on your console, the game will automatically begin installing, or you’ll be prompted to install the game.

After the installation is complete, launch the game and allow any required updates to install.

Make sure your console is up to date

Before beginning any game installation, we recommend that you check for and install any available console updates. Follow the steps below to check for updates manually. Be sure to allow any updates to install completely before beginning your game installation.

Checking for updates on XBOX Series X|S

1. Press the XBOX button on your controller to open the guide.
2. Select Profile & system.
3. Select Settings.
4. Select System, then select Updates.
5. If you see a Console update available under Updates, select the update to begin downloading and installing the update.
6. Follow the onscreen steps to complete the update.

Learn more about system updates on XBOX Series X|S.

Checking for updates on PlayStation 5

1. Select the Settings menu from the PlayStation 5 home screen.
2. Select System.
3. In the System Software section, select System Software Update and Settings.
4. Select Update System Software if an update is available.
5. Follow the onscreen steps to complete the update.

You can also set your PlayStation 5 to Download and Install updates automatically within the System Software Update and Settings menu.

Learn more about System Software Update options on PlayStation 5.

Checking for updates on Switch 2

1. Select the System Settings on the HOME Menu.
2. Scroll down through the System Settings menu and select System.
3. Select System Update.

If an update is available, the download process will begin automatically.

Learn more about System Updates for Nintendo Switch 2.

Nintendo Switch 2 players have the option to download free Language Packs for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. Before launching the game, visit the Nintendo Store to download the Language Pack for your preferred language.

If you want to change your language preferences in-game, follow the steps below to install a Language Pack and set your Preferred Language.

1. Launch Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on your Nintendo Switch 2.
2. Select the (+) icon in the top-right corner.
3. Select Language Settings.
4. Open the dropdown menu and select the language you want to install.
5. Select Yes to open the Nintendo eShop.
6. Select Download.
7. Once the download is complete, restart Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.
8. Return to Language Settings to set the newly installed language as your preferred language.