Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 01 Reloaded Comes With a Massive File Size

Activision has officially confirmed that Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 01 Reloaded will go live on January 8, marking the first major content update of the year. While the mid-season refresh promises new maps, modes, and weapons, players are being warned in advance: the update size is enormous, with reports pointing to a download approaching 200GB on some platforms.

Season 01 Reloaded represents the halfway point of Black Ops 7’s first season and applies to both Black Ops 7 and Warzone. However, enjoying the new content will require players to free up significant storage space before jumping in.

Season 1 Set a High Content Bar

After launching in November, Treyarch moved quickly to deliver a packed Season 1 update on December 4 across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. The season introduced:

• Three brand-new multiplayer maps
• A remastered version of Standoff from Black Ops 2
• Classic modes like Prop Hunt, One in the Chamber, and Sharpshooter
• Full Black Ops 7 and Warzone integration
• A new Resurgence map, Haven’s Hollow, for Warzone players

This strong start raised expectations — but also laid the groundwork for increasingly large updates.

Season 01 Reloaded File Size Details

As Season 1 reaches its midpoint, Activision and Treyarch are preparing to deploy the Season 01 Reloaded update. While players can already pre-load the patch on certain platforms, early reports indicate that the download is exceptionally large.

What we know so far:

• 💻 Battle.net file size reported at 174GB
• 📉 Actual size varies by platform
• 📦 Update size also depends on installed contentPlayers with only Warzone installed will likely see a smaller download
• Full Black Ops 7 installations will require significantly more space

Activision has not yet explained why the update is so large, though this has become a familiar trend for the franchise.

New Content Coming With Season 01 Reloaded 🗺️

While full patch notes are expected via an official blog post on January 7, some details are already confirmed:

• 🏙️ Jakei – a brand-new map set across neon-lit rooftops in Japan
• 🔁 Fringe – remastered from Black Ops 3
• 🔥 Meltdown – a Black Ops 2 map receiving its first-ever remaster

A short trailer has teased the new locations, but additional modes, weapons, and balance changes remain under wraps for now.

Call of Duty’s Ongoing Storage Problem

This isn’t the first time Call of Duty players have faced massive downloads — and it likely won’t be the last. The franchise has become notorious for ballooning file sizes, largely due to the Call of Duty HQ app.

Currently, Call of Duty HQ serves as a unified launcher for:

• Warzone
• Black Ops 6
• Black Ops 7

While older titles like Modern Warfare 2 (2022) and Modern Warfare 3 have been removed and restored as standalone downloads, the HQ app remains a frequent target of criticism for its clunky UI and excessive storage demands.

Player Fatigue Is Setting In 📉

With Black Ops 7 struggling to make a major impact on Steam player counts, a 174GB update may further discourage lapsed players from returning. Ongoing concerns around:

• Cosmetic controversies
• Cheating issues
• Underwhelming updates during Black Ops 6’s lifecycle

appear to have carried over, affecting enthusiasm for the latest entry. Adding to the pressure, Battlefield 6 reportedly outperformed Black Ops 7 this year, signaling growing competition in the FPS space.

Final Thoughts 🎮

Season 01 Reloaded is shaping up to be content-rich, but its massive file size highlights one of Call of Duty’s biggest ongoing challenges. For players willing to make room, January 8 promises fresh maps and nostalgic remasters — but for others, storage limitations may be the final dealbreaker.