How to preload Modern Warfare 3 Beta

The second phase of Modern Warfare 3 beta is kicking off soon, which will open the early access gates for all the platforms. If you want to start playing as soon as the beta goes live, you should preload the game in advance to save time on downloading. The good news is that the Modern Warfare 3 beta preload option is now available for all platforms, and here's a guide on how to do it.

How to preload Modern Warfare 3 Beta (MW3) on PC

Before diving into the steps, make sure you've redeemed your MW3 beta code on Call of Duty's official website if you've grabbed your copy from a retailer. If you’ve preordered the MW3 beta digitally, you will be automatically enrolled for the early access testing.

Follow these steps to pre-install Modern Warfare 3 beta on your PC:

1. Download and install the battle.net client if you haven't already
2. Launch the client and head to the Games tab.
3. Navigate to the All Games section and select Call of Duty from the list.
4. Hit the Install option and select the installation folder.
5. Finally, select the Modern Warfare 3 beta from the list and press the Download button.

If you’ve Warzone or MW2 installed on your PC, then head to the Call of Duty section and click on the Gear icon right next to the Play button. Then, select the Modify Install option from the drop-down menu and choose Modern Warfare 3 open beta.

Modern Warfare 3 open beta weighs around 75GB for new users, and players will need 100GB of free storage space for a swift installation process. At the same time, the MW3 beta weighs around 25GB for those who have Modern Warfare 2 already installed on their PC.

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How to preload Modern Warfare 3 Beta (MW3) on Xbox

To preload the Modern Warfare 3 beta on Xbox, you need to pre-order the game and redeem your code. Once you have redeemed your code, go to the in-game store and download the MW3 beta from the Library section.

Please note: Xbox users must download the “Multiplayer” Pack, which weighs around 28GB to play the MW3 beta.

How to preload Modern Warfare 3 Beta (MW3) on PlayStation

Preloading MW3 beta on PlayStation consoles is very easy. All you need to do is locate MW3 in the PlayStation library and head to the Manage Game Content section. Finally, you will see the Beta pack and hit the download option to preload the content.

The Modern Warfare 3 beta download size is approximately 24.8 GB for PlayStation consoles. Therefore, make sure you have enough free space to download the game.

For more information on Call of Duty, check out MW3 Zombies – Gameplay, Map, Squad Size, and More and All MW3 Beta Maps and Game Modes – Modern Warfare 3 Multiplayer Beta on Pro Game Guides.