Pre-loading lets gamers download a game around 48-72 hours before it is playable, so the download size at launch is much smaller and more manageable. Because the Call of Duty franchise is infamous for having a massive file size, many users are eager to find out when it will be available for pre-loading. According to @PlayStationSize, fans may start downloading MW2 to prepare for its release on the 19th - two days before the early access campaign period starts. In addition, another Reddit shared evidence that corroborates the info from PlayStation Game Size.
🟨 Pre-Load : October 19🟫 Launch : October 20 🟩 #MW2 pic.twitter.com/aXy8YN0RzX — PlayStation Game Size (@PlaystationSize) October 15, 2022
This is as sure as we can get about the pre-load dates for MW2 outside of official info. Interestingly enough, @PlayStationSize lists Warzone 2.0 as an “optional download” pack for Modern Warfare 2. If this is true, then players will be able to preload Warzone 2.0 nearly a month ahead of its launch on November 16. If nothing else, this all but guarantees that we’ll be getting datamined Warzone 2.0 info as early as next week. Even if Activision confirmed that Warzone 2 and Modern Warfare 2 will be separate downloads, it’s possible Warzone 2 won’t be available to pre-load until much closer to its actual release to prevent unwanted leaks. Ultimately, the important thing here is that Modern Warfare 2 is coming out soon.
