How much space does Modern Warfare 4 need on PC?

Activision lists an SSD with 115 GB free at launch for every tier. Mandatory updates may need extra space.

Do I need TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot?

Yes. Activision says both are required and that other security measures may also be enforced.

Can I run it on a GTX 970?

The minimum tier lists the GTX 970 or GTX 1060, with 8 GB RAM and 3 GB VRAM, but performance will be limited.

Modern Warfare 4 PC System Requirements and Install Size

Modern Warfare 4 launches on PC on October 23, 2026. Activision Support published the official requirements. They apply at launch and may change later. Read the notes at the end too, because TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot are required.

Key takeaways

You need an SSD with 115 GB free at launch. Updates may need more.
Minimum needs 8 GB RAM and a GPU like the GTX 970 or RX 470.
Recommended targets 90 FPS in multiplayer on High settings.
TPM 2.0, Secure Boot and DirectX 12 are required.

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The three tiers

Part	Minimum	Recommended	Ray tracing
Windows	Windows 10 64-bit	Windows 11 64-bit	Windows 11 64-bit
CPU	Ryzen 5 1400 or Core i5-6600	Ryzen 5 3600 or Core i7-8700	Ryzen 7 3700X or Core i7-10700K
RAM	8 GB	16 GB	32 GB
GPU	RX 470, GTX 970 or 1060, or Arc A580	RX 6600 XT, RTX 3060 Ti or Arc B580	RX 9070 XT or RTX 5070 Ti
VRAM	3 GB	8 GB	16 GB
Storage	115 GB SSD	115 GB SSD	115 GB SSD

The ray tracing tier targets high-quality ray tracing at 4K with upscaling.

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Other rules from Activision

TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot must be on. Other security checks may also apply.
DirectX 12 and a broadband connection are required.
Your CPU must be Intel or AMD with AVX support.
Intel Arc cards need Resizable BAR.
Some laptop graphics chips have the same name as desktop cards but are different models and may not work.
Trial, beta or Insider Windows builds may not be supported.

How to prepare

Open Windows System Information and note your CPU, RAM and GPU.
Check that TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot are on. Your motherboard BIOS shows both.
Free up 115 GB on an SSD, plus room for updates.
Update your graphics driver.
Pre-purchasers can preload from October 15 at 9 a.m. Pacific, according to a report on Activision's PC blog. You can buy on Steam, Battle.net or Xbox on PC.

Specs checked on October 9, 2026. Always compare with the official page on the day you buy.