How to delete the Modern Warfare 2 campaign


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April 11, 2023: Running low on hard drive space heading into Season Three? Scroll down to find out how to delete the MW2 campaign.

Once complete, players will want to know how to delete the Modern Warfare 2 campaign in order to create some space on their hard drives. Typically, removing the single-player can free up plenty of space for new games or the next update for Warzone 2.

Previous Call of Duty titles includes the option to remove the campaign while keeping multiplayer and the game's co-op mode installed on the hard drive and as attention turns toward Infinity Ward's latest release, some are wondering if they can utilise the feature to their advantage once again.

Before we reveal how to delete the Modern Warfare 2 campaign, don't forget to check out our guides highlighting the best Modern Warfare 2 guns and all there is to know about the Modern Warfare 2 perks.

Can you delete the Modern Warfare 2 campaign?

Although Infinity Ward hasn't shared any information on the ability to delete the campaign, we fully expect Modern Warfare 2 to contain this particular feature.

It won't be long before we know more about removing the Modern Warfare 2 campaign. If you're looking for more hard drive space, keep scrolling to find out how to remove it.

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How to delete Modern Warfare 2 campaign

The process of deleting the campaign is exactly the same for all versions of Modern Warfare 2. Here's how to free up some hard drive space:

  1. At the main menu, select Free Up Storage Space at the bottom of the screen.
  2. Select the campaign and press Uninstall.
  3. Press Yes, Uninstall to confirm the decision.

For PlayStation 5 users, select the game tile and head onto the Manage Game Content option. Then, select the bin icon next to the campaign file and press delete.

This method of deleting the campaign is based on Vanguard so it may differ once Modern Warfare 2 launches. If there are any differences in our deletion method, we will update the guide with all there is to know.

Should I delete the Modern Warfare 2 campaign?

If you've finished the campaign and have no intention of replaying it, it's worth getting rid of it and using the extra space but if you fancy returning to the story at a later date, we recommend keeping hold of it.

Call of Duty updates take up plenty of space and if you're running out of room ahead of a brand-new season, removing the campaign is the perfect solution. You can always re-install the single-player if you want to join forces with Task Force 141 once again.

That's how to delete the Modern Warfare 2 campaign. For more, check out our guide showcasing the Modern Warfare 2 maps heading to multiplayer.

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