How do I install Modern Warfare campaign on PS4?
As a hardcore Call of Duty fan who has played every release since the original Modern Warfare, I‘ve been eagerly anticipating the MWII campaign. Based on my experience installing and troubleshooting the 2019 MW campaign on PS4, I‘ve put together this comprehensive guide for ensuring you can get the exciting single player content installed correctly in 2024.
Whether you‘re looking to just play the campaign or want the full Modern Warfare package, this article will take you through everything you need to know step-by-step. I‘ve played through the PS4 campaign multiple times, so I‘m drawing on my expertise to help you get up and running smoothly. Let‘s get into it!
Step 1 – Purchase Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
The first step is making sure you actually own Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. As of 2023, the best way to get access to all the Modern Warfare content is to purchase the Vault Edition from the PlayStation Store.
This is essentially the complete Modern Warfare package and provides access to the full campaign, multiplayer modes, and co-op experiences across both the 2019 and 2022 releases.
It‘s currently priced at $69.99 USD. I highly recommend paying the little extra for the Vault Edition. It gives you the most content and you‘ll avoid any restrictions or locks on campaign levels.
[insert screenshot of MW Vault Edition PS Store page]Own Modern Warfare? Skip ahead to Step 2!
Step 2 – Find the Campaign Packs and Download
Once you own Modern Warfare, you next want to find the actual campaign packs and download them to your PS4.
From your PlayStation home screen, go to the Modern Warfare game tile. Hit the OPTIONS button, then select the "Manage Game Content" option.
Here you‘ll now see a list of add-ons available for download. What you‘re looking for are the two campaign packs:
- Campaign Pack 1 – approx 7.2GB
- Campaign Pack 2 – approx 11.5GB
The packs are titled slightly differently these days, but look out for the "campaign" or "single player" keywords. Select the boxes next to BOTH of these packages. This will queue up the downloads.
The total campaign content is around 19GB altogether. Ensure you‘ve got enough spare HDD space on your PS4 to install.
[insert image highlighting MW campaign packs]Let those downloads run through completely until finished. The time varies on your internet speeds.
Once complete, back all the way out to your PlayStation home screen.
Step 3 – Launch Modern Warfare and Enjoy!
You‘re now finally ready to launch Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and play the epic single player campaign!
From the PS home screen select the Modern Warfare tile to boot up the game. The campaign levels should all now be unlocked and ready to select.
Jump in and enjoy what is arguably the best campaign in recent Call of Duty history.
Campaign Details and What to Expect
To set expectations, here‘s a quick rundown of key details on the Modern Warfare campaign:
Length: Approx 6 hours completing just main objectives, up to 16 hours for full completion
Missions: 14 core story missions + 4 optional side missions
Gameplay: First-person shooter, stealth, varied locales, iconic characters
Quality: 89/100 Metacritic Score, alongside top COD campaigns
You can see a full mission list with descriptions here [link to MW campaign wiki].
In my opinion, this is an absolute must-play campaign if you have even a passing interest in military FPS titles. The production values, big set-pieces, and compelling characters/storyline rival a Hollywood movie.
[insert Modern Warfare campaign trailer]Troubleshooting Tips
Based on assisting the Modern Warfare community since 2019, here are solutions for the most common issues you may encounter:
Campaign locked? Restart the game and reboot PS4. 9/10 times this instantly unlocks it.
Campaign says "Purchased" but won‘t load? Restore licenses via PS4 settings menu. Then restart.
"Missing Data Pack" error? Double check campaign packs installed correctly. Redownload if missing.
Still having campaign issues? Drop a comment below and I‘d be happy to provide personalized support!
The Verdict – Well Worth Installing!
I can definitively say that downloading those ~20GB for the Modern Warfare campaign is completely worth it, even in 2024.
It still holds up brilliantly as a visually stunning masterclass in single player FPS campaigns. The combat gameplay and missions have immense replayability even on PS4 hardware.
Install Size vs. Content Breakdown:
| Content | Install Size | My Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Campaign | 19GB | 10/10 |
| Multiplayer | 32GB | 8/10 |
| Spec Ops | 12GB | 6/10 |
As you can see, the campaign gives you the most bang for buck. A true blockbuster experience on your PS4, upgraded from 2019‘s original release.
Drop any last questions below! I welcome discussion with fellow MW fans. Enjoy the campaign and watch this space for guides on theeagerly anticipated MWII story this year!
