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Modern Warfare 3 Preload

You can preload the campaign for Modern Warfare 3 starting on November 1, and the full game on November 8. Learn the MW3 preload date and time for the campaign, how to preload, as well as the preload file size!

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Preload Date and Time

Preload Preload Launch Time
Campaign Early Access (Console + PC) November 1, 10AM PDT
Full Game (Console + PC) November 8, 9AM PT

November 1 at 10AM PDT for Campaign Early Access

MW3 Campaign Preload Times

Preload for the MW3 Campaign Early Access has begun as of Wednesday, November 1 at 10AM PDT! This means that if you pre-ordered Modern Warfare 3, you can preload the Campaign Early Access exactly 24 hours before its launch at 10AM PDT on Thursday, November 2.

Campaign Early Access Release Time

Preload Times by Region (Campaign Early Access)

Region Local Preload Start Time
Auckland, New Zealand November 2, 6:00 AM
(UTC+13)
Sydney, Australia November 2, 4:00 AM
(UTC+11)
Tokyo, Japan November 2, 2:00 AM
(UTC+9)
Seoul, Korea
Beijing, China November 2, 1:00 AM
(UTC+8)
Hong Kong
Philippines
New Delhi, India November 1, 10:30 PM
(UTC+5:30)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia November 1, 8:00 PM
(UTC+3)
Berlin, Germany November 1, 7:00 PM
(UTC+2)
Paris, France
London, United Kingdom November 1, 6:00 PM
(UTC+1)
São Paulo, Brazil November 1, 2:00 PM
(UTC-3)
Quebec City, Canada November 1, 1:00 PM
(UTC-4)
New York, United States
Chicago, United States November 1, 12:00 AM
(UTC-5)
Mexico City November 1, 11:00 AM
(UTC-6)
Los Angeles, United States November 1, 10:00 AM
(UTC-7)

November 8 at 9AM PT for Full Game Preload

MW3 Preload Times

The official preload time for the full game launch for both PC and Console has been confirmed for 9AM PT on Wednesday, November 8, only 36 hours (1 and a half days) before the game actually launches at 9PM PT on November 9. Be sure to start preload early so you can get in the game as soon as it launches!

Release Time and Countdown

Preload Times by Region (Full Game)

Region Local Preload Start Time
Auckland, New Zealand November 9, 6:00 AM
(UTC+13)
Sydney, Australia November 9, 4:00 AM
(UTC+11)
Tokyo, Japan November 9, 2:00 AM
(UTC+9)
Seoul, Korea
Beijing, China November 9, 1:00 AM
(UTC+8)
Hong Kong
Philippines
New Delhi, India November 8, 10:30 PM
(UTC+5:30)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia November 8, 8:00 PM
(UTC+3)
Berlin, Germany November 8, 7:00 PM
(UTC+2)
Paris, France
London, United Kingdom November 8, 6:00 PM
(UTC+1)
São Paulo, Brazil November 8, 2:00 PM
(UTC-3)
Quebec City, Canada November 8, 12:00 PM
(UTC-5)
New York, United States
Chicago, United States November 8, 11:00 AM
(UTC-6)
Mexico City
Los Angeles, United States November 8, 9:00 AM
(UTC-8)

How to Preload

  1. Pre-Order Modern Warfare 3
  2. Preload the day before the game launches
  3. Play the game upon launch!

1. Pre-Order Modern Warfare 3

Modern Warfare 3 Call of Duty HQ Pre Order

To preload the game, pre-order it through your platform's storefront before its release date on November 10, 2023. Pictured above is a purchase from the Microsoft Store for Xbox.

Pre-Order Bonus Guide

You Can Pre-Install Call of Duty HQ Already

Modern Warfare 3 Call of Duty HQ Pre Install

After purchasing Modern Warfare 3, you can preload its application Call of Duty HQ already. Call of Duty HQ is the app that contains and supports Modern Warfare 3 (2023), Modern Warfare 2 (2022), and Call of Duty Warzone. Its recommended to pre-install this in advance, even before the preload date, since it has quite the hefty 107.1GB file size.

2. Preload Day Before Launch

When preload becomes available, a Download or Install button should appear when you select the application on your platform's home screen or storefront.

3. Play Modern Warfare 3 Immediately!

After downloading and installing, you can play Modern Warfare 3's campaign, multiplayer, or zombies modes immediately when it launches on November 10!

Preload Benefits

You Get to Play the Game Right Away

Modern Warfare 3 Preload Benefits

Preloading Modern Warfare 3 will allow you to play the game pretty much on the dot of its release time, since you won't have to wait the extra minutes to download and install the game after it launches or wait for physical pre-orders to arrive at your doorstep.

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