Black Ops 7 Season 1 Reloaded Brings 174GB Update That Has Players Groaning
Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Season 1 Reloaded drops January 8 with a massive 174GB update on Battle.net. Find out what’s included and why the file size is so huge.
Activision has just confirmed that Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 1 Reloaded drops on January 8, and yes, you are going to need to clear some serious hard drive space. We’re talking a whopping 174GB update on Battle.net. Yes, Time to delete some games, folks.
What’s in the Black Ops 7 Season 1 Reloaded Update?
Season 1 Reloaded marks the halfway point of Black Ops 7’s first season, and Treyarch is packing it with new content:
New Maps:
- Jakei – A brand-new map set across neon-lit rooftops in Japan
- Fringe – The beloved Black Ops 3 map making its return
- Meltdown – A Black Ops 2 classic that’s never been remastered before
The update also brings the new weapons, modes, and additional content for both Black Ops 7 and Warzone. Activision is dropping a full blog post on January 7 with all the details, so we will get to know more very soon.
Why Is the Black Ops 7 Season 1 Reloaded File Size So Massive?
Here’s the thing – that 174GB number isn’t universal. The actual download size depends on a few factors:
- What platform you’re on (PC, PlayStation, Xbox)
- What you already have installed (just Warzone vs. full Black Ops 7)
- Which content packs you’ve downloaded
If you only play Warzone and don’t have Black Ops 7 installed, your updates will be significantly smaller. But for players with everything installed through the Call of Duty HQ app? Yeah, you’re looking at a monster download.
The Call of Duty HQ Problem
This massive file size isn’t surprising if you guys have been following Call of Duty lately. The franchise has become a bit of a meme for its ridiculous storage requirments.
The Call of Duty HQ app – that clunky unified launcher – is the main culprit. It currently houses:
- Warzone
- Black Ops 6
- Black Ops 7
Modern Warfare 2 and Modern Warfare 3 were recently removed and can now be downloaded separately (finally), but the damage is done. Players are tired of navigating that messy UI and watching their storage disappear.
Black Ops 7’s Rocky Start
This huge update comes at a rough time for Black Ops 7. The game barely made a dent in Call of Duty HQ Steam player count at launch, and honestly? That’s not shocking.
Black Ops 6 had a rough year with:
- Controversial cosmetic items
- Rampant cheating issues
- Underwhelming updates
All that negativity carried over, and Black Ops 7 actually got beaten by Battlefield 6 this year. Ouch.
What About Season 1’s Original Launch?
To be fair, Treyarch did deliver with the original Season 1 content drop on December 4. Players got:
- Three brand-new multiplayer maps
- Standoff remaster (that iconic Black Ops 2 map)
- Classic modes like Prop Hunt, One In The Chamber, and Sharpshooter
- Full integration between Black Ops 7 and Warzone
- Haven’s Hollow, a new Resurgence map for Warzone
So the content is there. The question will be whether players will stick around through these massive downloads.
Tips for Managing the Black Ops 7 Update
Pre-load if you can: Some players can already start downloading the update before January 8.
Check what’s installed: Go through Call of Duty HQ and uninstall content packs you don’t use. Old campaigns, unused modes – get rid of them.
Consider Warzone-only: If you mainly play Warzone, you might not need full Black Ops 7 installation.
Clear space now: Don’t wait until launch day. Delete games you are not playing and free up that storage today.
Is It Worth It?
Look, three remastered maps plus a new Japan-themed rooftop map sounds pretty sweet. But a 174GB update? That’s asking a lot from players who are already frustrated with the franchise’s bloated file sizes and technical issues.
The full Season 1 Reloaded patch notes drop tomorrow, so we’ll see if the content justifies the insane download. Either way, make sure you’ve got the space ready if you’re planning to jump in on January 8.
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