The following is a guide to help you install Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® III. If you run into any issues during installation, refer to the troubleshooting tips below.

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 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 PlayStation 4

1. Select the Settings menu from the PlayStation 4 home screen.
   
2. Select System Software Update.
3. Install any available updates.
4. Follow the onscreen steps to complete the update.

Learn more about System Software Update options on PlayStation 4.

Checking for updates on Xbox consoles

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 and Xbox One.

Digital installations on consoles

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

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

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 III.
3. Select Download.
4. The game will install automatically.

Learn more about downloading and installing games on PlayStation consoles.

To ensure the Day One update downloads automatically, we recommend setting your console as your Primary PS5 and keeping your console turned on or in Rest Mode. Once you launch the game, follow on-screen steps for any additional updates.

PlayStation 4

1. Select Library from the PlayStation 4 home screen.
   
2. In the Purchased folder, find and select Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III.
3. Select Download.
4. The game will install automatically.

Learn more about downloading and installing games on PlayStation consoles.

To ensure the Day One update downloads automatically, we recommend setting your console as your Primary PS4 and keeping your console turned on or in Rest Mode. Once you launch the game, follow on-screen steps for any additional updates.

Xbox consoles

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 III.
5. Select Install all.

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

To ensure the Day One update downloads automatically, we recommend setting your console to Keep my games and apps up to date in the System Settings and keeping your console turned on or in Standby Mode. Once you launch the game, follow on-screen steps for any additional updates.

Can’t find your pre-ordered game? Check out the Xbox Pre-Order FAQ for more information.

Installation on PC

Be sure you have your game settings set auto-update to ensure the game is ready to go at launch.

• On Battle.net: If you have not launched Modern Warfare III within the last 30 days, you will need to download updates manually.
• On Steam: We recommend using High Priority under Always keep this game updated.

Battle.net

For faster download, players can increase the default download speed for pre-release content in Settings.

1. Launch the Battle.net app and log in to your account.
2. Select All Games.
3. Find and select Call of Duty.
4. Confirm the installation location on your computer, then select Install to download and install the game.

Steam

1. Launch the Steam app and log in to your account.
2. Select Library.
3. Find and select Call of Duty.
4. Select the Install button to download and install the game.

Disc installations on consoles

Insert a game disc into your console's disc drive. The game will automatically install on PlayStation consoles. On Xbox consoles, you'll be prompted to install the game. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III requires a Day One update in order to play the game. After the installation is complete, launch the game to prompt the update.

Please note: Call of Duty HQ continues to evolve, bringing multiple titles to Call of Duty players from one, single destination. The following is a known issue.

Physical Disk Identification: Some players will encounter changes with how Call of Duty games are listed during the download and installation process. For example, some players who install Modern Warfare III from a physical disk may first see the Modern Warfare II icon and name listed until Call of Duty HQ has fully updated after a Day One patch to unlock Modern Warfare III. This is due to production lead times during ongoing Call of Duty HQ development.