How to preload Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone Season 3

Modern Warfare 3 Captain Price crouching while holding sniper with players holding guns in background
Credit: Activision


Modern Warfare 3 Captain Price crouching while holding sniper with players holding guns in background
Credit: Activision
April 3, 2024: The Season 3 preload is now live. Find out how much hard drive space you'll need in our guide.

On the hunt for intel surrounding the Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone Season 3 preload? We've got all the details here.

Season 3 of MW3 and Warzone marks the halfway point of the current Call of Duty cycle and just like previous seasons, a new battle pass brings plenty of new content ranging from the MORS sniper rifle to the Banshee Operator. Before dropping in, players will want to know whether they can download the update ahead of its release time.

Before we reveal more about the Season 3 preload process, check out our other guides showcasing how to get the FJX Horus and the roadmap overviewing all of the new content.

Can you preload MW3 and Warzone Season 3?

Preloading the Season 3 update for MW3 and Warzone is now live. Keep scrolling if you want to know how to download the update ahead of launch.

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How to download MW3 and Warzone Season 3

Most of the time, preloading Call of Duty updates is an automatic process meaning players have to log into their accounts for it to begin. However, there are cases where it may need to be started manually.

Follow the steps below to know how:

PlayStation

  • Highlight the Call of Duty game tile
  • Press the Option button on the DualSense/DualShock controller
  • Select the Check for Updates option to start the preload

Xbox

  • Locate Call of Duty in the game library
  • Select the Manage Games and Add-ons option to start the download.
  • If this doesn't work, the update may be waiting in the Downloads list. Head there to start it

PC

  • Open Battle.net
  • Click on Call of Duty on the drop-down menu
  • Select Options
  • Click on Check for Updates

When does MW3 and Warzone Season 3 start?

Season 3 of MW3 and Warzone kicks off on April 3, 2024, at 6 PM BST. Below is a list of various time zones showing when it rolls out across various regions of the world:

  • 9 AM PT
  • 11 AM CT
  • 12 PM ET
  • 6 PM CET
  • 4 AM AET (April 4, 2024)
  • 2 AM JST (April 4, 2024)

There you have it, that's all there is to know about the Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone Season 3 preload. For more, check out the best MW3 ranked play loadouts along with the best Warzone sniper rifle for long-distance duels.

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