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Modern Warfare 4 Launches October 23: PC Specs, SSD Space and Upgrade Checks
Launch week: October 2026. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is scheduled for a full release on Friday, October 23, 2026. Some digital preorder customers began campaign early access on October 16, but the full game launches on Friday. If you’re planning to play on PC, the most important pre-launch upgrade might not be a new video card at all: make sure the game has room to install and that your hardware meets its actual requirements.
The headline: 115 GB of SSD storage
Activision lists 115 GB of storage and an SSD requirement in its official PC specifications. That figure is a published requirement, not a prediction of exactly how much space your system will have left after updates and temporary download files. Leave practical extra headroom, especially if your drive is already nearly full.
A large hard drive with plenty of unused capacity does not automatically satisfy an SSD requirement. If your PC still uses a mechanical drive for games, moving this installation to a suitable SSD may be a more important first step than chasing higher graphics settings.
Minimum PC specifications
Activision’s minimum specifications include Windows 10 64-bit with current updates, 8 GB RAM, and an AMD Ryzen 5 1400 or Intel Core i5-6600. The graphics options listed include Radeon RX 470, GeForce GTX 970 or 1060, and Intel Arc A580, with a minimum of 3 GB of video memory. Broadband internet is also required.
Minimum means minimum. It is not a promise of competitive high-refresh-rate performance, maximum textures or a particular visual preset. If you’re trying to hit a steady frame-rate target, compare the publisher’s recommended tier with your whole system rather than checking one component in isolation.
Five checks to do before installing
- Verify where the game will go. Confirm that the selected installation drive is an SSD and has enough available space.
- Check the actual CPU and GPU model. A marketing name such as ‘gaming PC’ is not enough to judge performance.
- Confirm RAM capacity. The published minimum is 8 GB, but heavy background multitasking may make more memory useful.
- Update graphics drivers and Windows. Review the GPU vendor’s game-ready or supported driver notes rather than installing a random driver utility.
- Make room for updates and test network stability. A full game download and subsequent patches are not ideal moments to discover unreliable Wi-Fi or a nearly full drive.
Should you upgrade before launch?
Don’t buy hardware blindly. If the PC meets the game’s supported requirements, start by testing the settings that matter to you. A CPU-bound competitive player, a 1440p graphics enthusiast and someone who only needs smooth casual play can reach three different conclusions on the same PC. Frame-time consistency often matters more than chasing the largest headline FPS number.
For people below the minimum, a complete compatibility review can prevent paying for a component that still leaves the machine behind. Motherboard compatibility, power supply headroom, case space, storage connections and the total cost of the upgrade all deserve a look.
For computer help or related inventory, visit Nexus PC Works & Games. We would rather see a sensible upgrade than a very expensive guess.