Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Is Another Massive Hard Drive Hog The latest CoD installment demands up to 166GB of storage — and that’s before the inevitable day-one patch

With Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 set to officially launch on November 14, early physical copies have revealed one major detail: you’ll need a lot of hard drive space.

According to the back of the physical PS5 box, Black Ops 7 requires at least 166GB of free space — a noticeable jump from Black Ops 6’s already hefty 128GB install. This total reportedly includes Warzone and the co-op campaign, though even factoring those in, the math doesn’t quite add up.

Here’s the current breakdown across platforms and modes:

PS5: 166GB (physical edition listing)
Digital version: ~96.7GB
PC: ~116GB
Warzone add-on: +19GB
Co-op campaign: +15GB

That combination should total around 130GB, leaving roughly 33GB unaccounted for — potentially reserved for language packs, Zombies mode data, or other internal files. And, of course, the day-one patch will almost certainly add more to that total.

⚙️ Comparisons: Battlefield vs. Black Ops

For perspective, Battlefield 6 manages to fit its entire base multiplayer experience into just 55GB, while its RedSec battle royale only adds an extra 8GB. In comparison, Black Ops 7’s install size nearly triples that, even before optional content is factored in.

While Activision has occasionally optimized file sizes post-launch — Black Ops 6 dropped from 222GB to around 123GB after updates — it’s likely Black Ops 7 will grow before it shrinks, especially once seasonal updates and new maps start rolling out.

🧹 Prepare Your Storage

For players skipping Warzone and the co-op campaign, the roughly 96GB core install isn’t too painful. But for those planning to experience the full package — Zombies, multiplayer, Warzone, and the campaign — expect to clear plenty of space.

If you’re running a smaller SSD or external drive, now’s the time to start trimming your library.

At least this year’s Call of Duty falls under the 200GB mark — a small victory in the world of ballooning file sizes.