The Essential Guide to Downloading Only Modern Warfare‘s Campaign
As a passionate Call of Duty fan excited for Modern Warfare II, I couldn‘t wait to jump into the story campaign right away. But with my slow rural internet, attempting the full 149GB download felt daunting. Thankfully, there‘s an easy way to install just the campaign content on all platforms, saving over 100GB!
Here‘s exactly how to selectively download only the Modern Warfare II campaign packs for the most optimized experience:
Battle.net Fine-Tuning for Campaign-Only Bliss
- Launch the Battle.net desktop app on your PC
- Select Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II from your games list
- Click the Options icon (blue gear) next to Play
- Choose "Modify Install" in the dropdown menu
- Uncheck the boxes for Multiplayer and Special Ops content
- Make absolutely sure Campaign Pack 1 and 2 are checked
- Confirm your selection and let the slimmed down 36GB download begin!
Customizing your install like this skips the huge matchmaking content that would balloon your total download to a ridiculous 141GB for everything. 36GB is much kinder to bandwidth caps – you‘ll still get all of the epic single player missions without compromising storage space for Warzone 2.0 and multiplayer.
Take it from a seasoned COD player – the Modern Warfare campaigns never disappoint! I‘m thrilled to be able to jump in and enjoy the story immediatley, without having to stress about hard drive capacity or download speeds. The process is super simple thanks to Battle.net‘s flexibility.
PlayStation 4 Campaign Installation Mastery
PlayStation owners can also install just the essential campaign packs on PS4/PS5 to maximize playtime excitement right off the bat:
- Highlight Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II on the PS4 home screen
- Scroll down to Game Content and press X
- Deselect Multiplayer Pack and Special Ops Pack by pressing X
- Ensure Campaign Pack 1 (7.9GB) and Pack 2 (12.8GB) are still checked
- Confirm your selections to initialize the 20GB campaign download
With some clever content management on PlayStation devices, you trim the fat off the typical 89GB base game download. This leaves you with just the most important packs to immerse yourself immediately in the campaign‘s gripping storytelling.
Getting set up with only single player content is a great idea to avoid any frustration from the launch rush. Why clog your console‘s storage and internet pipes with the full barrage of online modes before you‘ve even completed the campaign? I always want to experience the narrative first, then dive into competitive and co-op later. This install strategy aligns perfectly with those priorities!
Xbox One Campaign Access Mastery
Here‘s an Xbox-specific walkthrough to get Campaign Pack 1 and 2 installed rapidly:
- Insert your Modern Warfare II disc if you have a physical edition
- When the splash screens pop up, press the Menu button on your controller
- Navigate to Manage Game Content
- Deselect all of the 10+ content packs except Campaign Pack 1 and 2
- The total download will now display around 36GB rather than 70+GB
- Confirm your selection and commence your campaign-only joy!
With Xbox, the process differs slightly but produces that same tremendous benefit – over 100GB of space savings by focusing only on essential single player content!
If for some reason you run into an error message or other issues upon firing up the campaign, double check that both Campaign Pack 1 and 2 show as fully installed in your Games & Apps section. Restarting your console may also help resolve discrepancies. But following these guidelines will successfully minimize your overall download for instant campaign entertainment!
Breakdown: Campaign vs. Multiplayer Download Sizes
Let‘s compare the standard full game download to selectively installing just campaign across different platforms:
| Content | Full Game Size | Campaign-Only | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle.net | 141GB | 36GB | 105GB |
| PlayStation 4 | 89GB | 20GB | 69GB |
| Xbox One | 70GB+ | 36GB | 34GB+ |
As you can see, exclusively installing Campaign Pack 1 and 2 provides massive storage relief in the range of 70-105GB! This lets you start playing the epic single player story as soon as possible without huge downloads destroying your data or hard drive capacity.
FAQ: Common Installation Issues
Q: Why does Campaign and/or Spec Ops show as "locked" when I boot up the game?
A: Typically this points to the content not fully downloading yet if your internet is slow. Check the installation status and verify Campaign Pack 1 & 2 show as installed. Restarting your platform can also help align things properly to unlock all modes.
Q: Can I play campaign without the day one update patches?
A: Unfortunately not – Modern Warfare II requires you to install all critical game updates before launching any mode, including campaign. These patches fix crucial performance issues and bugs that would otherwise hinder progress or even prevent launching.
Q: What about playing campaign early through pre-ordering?
A: If you pre-ordered Modern Warfare II digitally, you should have access to the campaign only portion beginning October 20th based on your region. This early campaign access lets you get a headstart on the story! Use the selective install tips above to get set up on the 20th rather than waiting until full launch on October 28th.
The Verdict? Selective Install is a Must!
Following this guide to download just the essential Campaign packs for Modern Warfare II will make your launch experience smooth and exciting. By customizing exactly what content you need for single player, you save 70-105GB of precious bandwidth and storage capacity!
As someone deeply immersed in COD, trust me when I say Infinity Ward‘s campaigns represent first-person shooter storytelling at its most riveting and intense. Gettingconfigured for campaign ASAP is crucial – why bog down your system with massive multiplayer when rich narrative awaits?
Hopefully these selective installation tips help provide a detailed walkthrough for accessing Modern Warfare II‘s campaign quickly across all major platforms. Let me know if any issues pop up along the way and enjoy unraveling the story‘s twists and turns! See you online once we power through to Special Ops and matchmaking.
