Activision’s opening strike against Battlefield 6 is a drastic reduction in the size of Call of Duty HQ — and it feels like they’ve conjured black magic. With Black Ops 7 set to clash with Battlefield 6, Call of Duty HQ now weighs just 25GB on PS5.

This is no joke: until now, installing the latest Call of Duty with all its add-ons — from campaign to Warzone — meant clearing out 250GB of hard drive space. The massive size of Call of Duty HQ has been a running controversy, but Activision has finally acted. With the next update, the application will shrink by over 100GB, dropping from 126GB to just about 25GB, a change players are celebrating loudly.

Call of Duty HQ works as a unified launcher, built by Infinity Ward, that consolidates the series from Modern Warfare II onward, including Warzone 2.0. Previously, base games were split into separate titles, which inflated the launcher’s size and earned widespread criticism. For many, devoting over 100GB of space to a single title was simply unsustainable.

That’s why Activision has revealed that with the coming update, Call of Duty HQ on PS5 will shrink to just 25.377GB. The PS4 version will also be optimized, but not nearly as drastically: its size will fall from 81GB to 62GB.

The Battlefield 6 Factor

The timing is telling: this optimization coincides with hype around Battlefield 6, which promises to take fans back to the franchise’s golden years. With both series preparing to go head-to-head, Activision seems determined to secure every possible edge — not just in gameplay, but in convenience and accessibility too. Freeing up over 100GB on PS5 is a strategic win that makes Call of Duty HQ more appealing compared to its rival.

With this update, Call of Duty HQ isn’t just technically improved — it’s positioned more strongly in the looming showdown with Battlefield 6. For many fans, saving this much space is as valuable as new content, making the PS5 experience smoother and more appealing heading into this year’s blockbuster shooter battle.

Source: 3djuegos