The following is a guide to help you install Call of Duty: Vanguard. 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.
PlayStation 5
- Select the Settings menu from the PlayStation 5 home screen.
- Select System.
- In the System Software section, select System Software Update and Settings.
- Select Update System Software if an update is available.
- 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.
Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One
- Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide.
- Select Profile & system.
- Select Settings.
- Select System, then select Updates.
- If you see a Console update available under Updates, select the update to begin downloading and installing the update.
- Follow the onscreen steps to complete the update.
Learn more about system updates on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.
Checking for updates on PlayStation 4
- Select the Settings menu from the PlayStation 4 home screen.
- Select System Software Update.
- Install any available updates.
- Follow the onscreen steps to complete the update.
Learn more about System Software Update options on PlayStation 4.
Installation sizes at launch
You’ll need to have the following hard drive space free to install the game at launch.
Please note: The following sizes are estimates for Day One launch installations and are subject to change. Additional storage space may be required for mandatory game updates.
- PlayStation 5: 55GB (90GB hard drive space required for installation)
- PlayStation 4: 65GB (93GB hard drive space required for installation)
- Xbox Series X|S: 61GB
- Xbox One: 57GB
- PC: 61GB (93GB hard drive space required for installation)
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 buy it from an in-game store, follow the steps below to download and install the game.
PlayStation 5
- Select Game Library from the Games section on the PlayStation 5 home screen.
- Under Your Collection, find and select Call of Duty: Vanguard.
- Select Download.
- The game will install automatically.
Learn more about downloading and installing games on PlayStation consoles.
PlayStation 4
- Select Library from the PlayStation 4 home screen.
- In the Purchased folder, find and select Call of Duty: Vanguard.
- Select Download.
- The game will install automatically.
Learn more about downloading and installing games on PlayStation consoles.
Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One
- Go to My games & apps and select See all.
- Select Full library.
- Select All owned games.
- Find and select Call of Duty: Vanguard.
- Select Install all.
Learn more about downloading and installing games on an Xbox console.
Installation on PC
Battle.net
- Launch the Battle.net app and log in to your account.
- Select All Games.
- Find and select Call of Duty: Vanguard.
- Select the Install button to download and install the game.
Steam
- Launch the Steam app and log in to your account.
- Select Library.
- Find and select Call of Duty: Vanguard.
- 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.
Please note: Call of Duty: Vanguard requires a Day One update in order to play the game. After the installation is complete, launch the game to prompt the update.