In a few hours it will be time: CoD Vanguard finally celebrates its long-awaited release. If you want to dive in right at the start, you’ll have to stay up longer – or get up early. MeinMMO tells you everything you need to know for the launch and the exact times.
When can you play Vanguard? Similar to the preload, Vanguard starts on consoles at a different time than on PC, and the release schedule is adjusted to the respective countries. However: Since there are no disc versions for PC, PC players can only join in from 5 AM. That is when the global release occurs.
All start times at a glance:
- Console release (Xbox & PlayStation): November 5 at 00:00
- PC release: Global release November 5 at 05:00
As soon as you can launch Vanguard, the multiplayer servers will be ready for you. So, at midnight for consoles, while PC players can start at 5 AM.
Vanguard requires significantly less storage space than Cold War
How large is the download? Since the game is already ready for preload, you can start the download immediately to be ready in time. The file size is significantly smaller than the previous Call of Duty games:
- PlayStation 5
- Download: 64.13 GB
- Free space: 89.84 GB
- PlayStation 4
- Download: 54.65 GB
- Free space: 93.12 GB
- Xbox One
- Download: 56.6 GB
- Xbox Series S|X
- Download: 61 GB
- PC
- 61 GB of storage space required
Who can preload? To benefit from the preload, you must have pre-ordered Call of Duty: Vanguard. You can find more info in the pre-order guide.
Where do I find the preload? Search in the shop of your console for “Vanguard.” This way you can find the game page where you can start the download. PC players can find the download in the Battle.net launcher – click on the ‘V’ logo in the listing, or click on “All Games” at the top left and select Vanguard under the “Activision” tab.
With the release of Vanguard, players of Warzone can also look forward to new content. Information about the new map Caldera, set in the Pacific Ocean, is now available on the key landing points.
Caldera will be one of the biggest changes to Warzone since release, and it is highly anticipated by many players. Those who own Vanguard will even be able to try the map first: According to the official roadmap, Vanguard owners will have the opportunity to get to know Caldera a full day before other players on December 2.
What are you looking forward to the most? Will you be playing multiplayer at midnight, or will you venture into the campaign first? Or are you on PC and need to be a bit more patient? Let us know in the comments.
