Install Black Ops Cold War‘s Thrilling Campaign in 3 Easy Steps
As an enthusiast gamer with countless hours across every Call of Duty title, the campaign mode of Black Ops Cold War has me thrilled. The trailers promise a globe-trotting spy thriller visiting iconic locales of the titular Cold War era. Development studio Treyarch has emphasized that player choice will drive an ambitious branching narrative placing users into historical events to influence the outcome.
In this definitive guide for installing the Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War campaign, I‘ll provide step-by-step instructions optimized for your platform of choice:
Step 1: Check System Requirements
First you‘ll want to ensure your gaming machine meets the minimum (or ideally, recommended) system requirements to play the Cold War campaign:
Minimum Requirements
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit |
| CPU | Intel Core i3-4340 or AMD FX-6300 |
| GPU | Nvidia GeForce GTX 670/1650 or AMD Radeon HD 7950 |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 175GB |
Recommended Specifications
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit |
| CPU | Intel Core i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 1800X |
| GPU | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080/2070Super or AMD Radeon RX Vega64 |
| RAM | 16GB |
| Storage | 175GB |
Minimum specs target 60fps gameplay on low settings at 1080p resolution. Recommended specs target 60fps on high settings at 1440p resolution. Higher performance components support up to 4K/60fps+ and ray tracing features.
Console requirements are covered by the standard PS4, PS4 Pro, Xbox One and Xbox One X (or next-gen PS5/Series X).
Step 2: Installation Process
Follow the steps below for your respective platform for hassle-free campaign installation:
PC Installation (Battle.net)
- Open the Battle.net desktop app
- Select Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War from your game library
- Click the Options icon (next to Play button)
- Choose Modify Install in the dropdown menu
- Check the box for Campaign under Game Content
- Click Confirm to begin installation
]The PC install on Battle.net clocks in around 30-50GB based on language packs andray tracing support.
PlayStation Installation
- Insert Black Ops Cold War PS4 disc
- At game home screen or from your Game Library, highlight Black Ops Cold War
- Press R3 to access File Management
- Select Campaign box under Game Content option
- Choose Confirm when prompted
- Installation will now start
]PlayStation install size comes to around 32GB on PS4 and 36GB on PS5 depending on regional language options.
Xbox Installation
- Insert Black Ops Cold War Xbox One disc
- From your Game Library, select Black Ops Cold War
- Choose Manage All adjacent to the Play button
- Click on Ready to Install tab
- Check the Campaign box
- Select Install All when ready
- Wait for installation completion
]Xbox install without ray tracing comes to around 29GB scaling up to 51GB with all content packs enabled.
With this definitive guide, installing the sensational Black Ops Cold War campaign proves quick and convenient on all major platforms.
Up next, I‘ll provide some pro tips to resolve common installation errors and troubleshoot issues:
Step 3: Troubleshooting Installation Problems
During the installation process, you may occasionally encounter the following hiccups:
Installation Stopped Unexpectedly
This frustrating error happens when your platform attempts to download a game update while installing the campaign files.
Fix: Pause the update, close Black Ops Cold War, then resume installation from your device library.
Not Enough Free Disk Space
Pretty self-explanatory one here. The beefy campaign combined with storage needs for multiplayer clocks in at nearly 200GB now.
Fix: Free up disk space by deleting unused games/apps or invest in a higher capacity HDD.
Corrupted Data
In rare cases, your locally saved game data can become corrupted and block installation.
Fix: In Battle.net or your device settings menu, run Scan & Repair to fix corrupt data.
Campaign Unplayable?
Despite installing campaign successfully, you still can‘t access the mode. Likely you installed game on another console previously or lost licenses.
Fix: Redownload your platform‘s game licenses from their online store counterpart.
With these troubleshooting workarounds, I hope all gamers can properly install and enjoy Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War‘s ambitious campaign mode on day one!
As both player and maker of gaming content, I found the early teasers genuinely enticing with promise of HD recreations of iconic Cold War settings soon playable through immersive VR technology as well down the road.
Based on Treyarch‘s pedigree delivering the most compelling Call of Duty narratives in the past, there‘s little doubt this campaign aims to equal or exceed the high bar of emotional storytelling, high stakes drama, and blockbuster moments generation by generation.
While fans eagerly await launch day on November 13th to make their own judgements, I‘ll have boots on the ground providing a thorough breakdown of single player impressions compared to both Black Ops original trilogy and recent efforts from Infinity Ward.
Visit my YouTube community next Friday for my in-depth Campaign review video once I replay the quest making certain to uncover all narrative outcomes and hidden Easter eggs hidden throughout the globe.
For fans starved for bonus story details in the meantime, Activision hosted private campaign demo events for select Call of Duty content creators already. Based on early impressions, they confirm players indeed steer the direction of the plot at times through their choices both in dialog interactions and strategically across mission gameplay.
So prepare to make some tough calls that just might rewrite the history books!
Let me know in the comments below which classic mission locations or historical figure cameos catch your interest for the campaign. Perhaps your idea makes it into a future DLC expansion or sequel down the road!
