Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 is set to launch on November 10, but you don’t have to wait until then to get the game installed.

In this article, we’ll tell you how to get your MW3 preload started and get yourself prepared for the launch.



MW3 preload lets you skip the wait on launch day

MW3 launch times, get your MW3 preload ahead of time
Credit: Activision

MW3 will officially release on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC on November 10.

The MW3 preload will, however, roll out at different times. Below you can find the specific preloads and the platforms they’re available on with specific dates and times.

  • MW3 campaign preload available on all platforms as of November 1 at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. GMT.
  • MW3 multiplayer and Zombies preload available on Battle.net as of November 6 at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. GMT
  • MW3 multiplayer and Zombies preload available on all platforms as of November 8 at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. GMT

How to preload MW3

In order to get your MW3 preload going, you’ll need to have pre-ordered any of the digital versions of the game. Once you’ve done that, you should be able to download the preload once it goes live at the dates and times listed above.

It’s really that simple. Pre-order the game, check on the dates and times listed above for your download, and install the preload at that time of after.

If you want to remove some of the packs, you can head to your Call of Duty HQ and install or uninstall some of them.

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