Modern Warfare 3 System Requirements [Minimum/Recommended]

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Updated on May 11, 2024

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III (2023) is a sequel to Modern Warfare II (2022) in the Call of Duty series, published by Activision. The campaign was developed by Sledgehammer Games in collaboration with Infinity Ward. Gamers who pre-ordered the game have been granted early access to the Modern Warfare 3 single-player campaign since November 3, 2023, allowing them to dive into the story mode already.

However, global gamers are taken aback by the Modern Warfare 3 system requirements, particularly its file size. Moreover, numerous players have also voiced their disappointment with the campaign's rough quality, leading to a low 4/10 rating from IGN. Check out this article from tools for more detailed information and additional tips on addressing the issue of insufficient storage space for the game.

Overview of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 System Requirements

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is set to be fully released on November 10, 2023. To confirm that your computer meets the requirements to run the game, please refer to the system requirements listed on the official website.

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As you can observe, the storage requirements for the PC version of the game are quite substantial. Here is the detailed information about the game across all platforms.

PC: A full installation of Modern Warfare 3, encompassing the COD HQ, Warzone, campaign, and multiplayer, approximately requires 149 GB of storage space. To include the high-resolution asset cache (64 GB), the total requirement rises to 213 GB. For playing multiplayer games exclusively, the minimum storage needed is 79 GB.

PlayStation & Xbox: Modern Warfare 3 requires at least 140GB. However, the final download size is unconfirmed for now, as the multiplayer and zombie components have not yet been released.

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For PC, the Call of Duty HQ launcher takes up around 45-57GB, which has led to discontent among numerous players. Consequently, its functionality and necessity have been widely debated and questioned. If you're eager to play MW3 but lack sufficient storage on your drive for the game, refer to the tips below.

Additional Tips: Solutions to Insufficient Space on PC

According to the official statement, an SSD is necessary to successfully launch and play Modern Warfare 3 on your PC. To address the issue of insufficient space for installing Call of Duty, we recommend the best solution: the Partition Master Professional tool. This utility provides information on disk usage and offers various features for deep cleaning, optimizing storage space, and transferring applications. Read on to learn more about the tool's details.

Solution 1. Move Your Apps

If you already have an SSD on your computer and one of the partitions is capable of storing MW3 but doesn't currently have enough free space, you can try moving other apps to another drive to free up space. The tool Partition Master offers an additional feature called AppMove, which allows you to easily move multiple apps at once.

Step 1. Launch AOMEI Partition Assistant, go to the "Migration" section, and click "OS To SSD" to activate this feature.

Step 2. Once AppMove opens, click "App Migration" and then "Start" to begin the app transfer process.

Step 3. Choose the installed apps, large programs, or even games you wish to move. Next, browse and select a target drive or partition as the destination under the "Migrate to" section. Finally, click "Transfer" to commence the app transfer process.

After this process, your partition should now be able to accommodate COD 20.

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Solution 2: Expand the Gaming Market

If the game partition on your SSD isn't large enough to install MW3, you can also attempt to expand it using free space from other partitions. This tool is also capable of resizing your SSD partition, which can save you a considerable amount of effort and time.

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If the hard drive has sufficient unallocated space to expand the target partition, proceed to Step 2. If not, free up space first:

• In the Partition Manager section, right-click on a partition adjacent to the target partition and select "Resize/Move."
• Drag the partition ends to release space, ensuring there is sufficient unallocated space behind the target partition. Click "OK."

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Right-click on the target partition you wish to extend and select "Resize/Move".

Drag the target partition handle into the unallocated space to extend the partition.

Step 3. Keep all changes.

Click the "Execute Task" button and select "Apply" to retain all modifications.

Now, you can have all the games on the partition, including Modern Warfare 3.

Solution 3: Upgrade to a Larger SSD

If you're using an HDD or an SSD with insufficient storage space, you should upgrade to a larger SSD. Thankfully, the Partition Master tool can assist you with this process.

Utilizing this professional software, you can clone all partitions to the new SSD. First and foremost, ensure that the new SSD is connected to your computer. Following that, proceed with the guidance below:

Step 1. Select the source disk.

1. Click "Clone" from the left menu. Select "Clone OS Disk" or "Clone Data Disk" and click "Next".
2. Select the source disk and click "Next".

Step 2. Select the target disk.

• Select the desired HDD/SSD as your destination and click "Next" to proceed.
• Read the warning message and confirm by clicking the "Yes" button.

Step 3. View the disk layout and edit the target disk partition size.

Then click "Continue" when the program warns you that it will erase all data on the target disk. (If you have valuable data on the target disk, back it up beforehand.)

You can choose "Autofit the disk", "Clone as source", or "Edit disk layout" to customize your disk arrangement. (Select the last option if you want to allocate more space to the C drive.)

Step 4. Click "Start" to begin the disk cloning process.

Now, your hard drive meets the requirements to install and play Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.

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Solution 4: Add an External SSD

If you don't have an SSD available at the moment, you should purchase one. According to the official system requirements, MW3 requires an SSD for launching. Once you've connected a new SSD with sufficient storage, you can utilize it as an external hard drive to store your games. You can refer to Solution 1 above or follow this link to migrate games to an external disk. After that, you can enjoy MW3 from your external SSD.

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Conclusion

The system requirements for Modern Warfare 3 are detailed in this article. It's evident that many gamers are disappointed with the game's file size. As future updates are released, the storage space it occupies will only increase. Fortunately, we've provided you with a few strategies and a reliable tool, Partition Master, for disk and partition management in this article to assist you in freeing up space for installing the game. Additionally, for your information, the current price of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is $69.99 for the standard edition and $99.99.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Modern Warfare 3 System Requirements

If you have any other related questions about Modern Warfare 3 system requirements, refer to the FAQs below.

1. What are the minimum system requirements for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 on PC? The minimum system requirements for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 on PC are as follows: - Operating System: Windows Vista (SP2) / Windows 7 (SP1) / Windows 8 / Windows 10 (64-bit versions only) - Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 or AMD Phenom X3 8750 or better - Memory: 4 GB RAM - Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT / ATI Radeon HD 3870 or better with 512 MB VRAM - DirectX: Version 11 - Hard Drive: 17 GB available space - Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card Please note that these are the minimum specifications and the game may run better with higher-end hardware.

The minimum system requirements for COD 20 include Windows 10 64-bit, an Intel Core i5-6600 or AMD Ryzen 5 1400 CPU, 8GB of RAM, a video card with 2GB VRAM, and an SSD with 149 GB of available space.

2. How many hours does it take to complete Modern Warfare 3?

It takes 3 to 5 hours to complete the COD MW3 campaign, depending on your skill level. For the single-player campaign in the Call of Duty series, MW3's story is considered too short, resulting in low ratings from many players.

3. When will MW3 (Modern Warfare 3) 2023 be released?

Activision has confirmed that Modern Warfare 3 will be released for gamers on November 10, 2023. However, if you have pre-ordered the game, you can access the campaign starting from November 3, 2023.